Diabetes

There are several types of diabetes. Diabetes Type 1, which used to be known as juvenile diabetes, is an endocrine disorder that causes the body to destroy the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. When a person eats, food is broken down into a simple sugar called glucose. Glucose is the fuel for every cell in the body and the only fuel source for the brain. Insulin is the hormone that moves glucose from the bloodstream into the cells. People with diabetes type 1 must have an outside source of insulin either through injections or a pump in order to survive.

Too much glucose in the blood is hyperglycemia. Too little glucose in the blood is hypoglycemia. Both conditions can be life threatening. With proper 24/7 management, diet, and exercise, people with diabetes type 1 can and do live long and healthy lives.

For more information about diabetes type 1, please visit the American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-1/. Did you know there are different types of carbohydrates? Learn more by clicking here: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/types-of-carbohydrates.html.

Please click on the National Diabetes Statistics Report 2017 to understand the scope and cost of diabetes in America.

Attached is a downloadable quick reference guide for symptoms related to hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.