Introduction To Type 1 Diabetes Manage Type 1 Diabetes With Confidence And Ease

Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. Getting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is unsettling news, but know that your life will still be rich and full of joy post-diagnosis. In this book, you'll discover the answers to the questions you didn't ask at the doctor's office and get a glimpse into what life will look like for you and your family now and further into the future.