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Diabetes Basics

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Enroll in Living With Type 2 Diabetes New to Type 2?

Enroll in the Living With Type 2 Diabetes program and let us guide you through your first year with type 2 diabetes.

Type 1

   

Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin.

Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Only 5% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease. With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children with type 1 diabetes can learn to manage their condition and live long, healthy, happy lives. If you have or know a child who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you may also be interested in our book, Guide to Raising a Child with Diabetes, 3rd Edition.


Living With Type 1 Diabetes

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There are many components to proper management of type 1 diabetes.

Treatment & Care

Treatment & Care

Stay one step ahead of your diabetes with these treatment strategies.

Blood Glucose Control

Blood Glucose Control

Learn how to monitor your blood glucose (sugar) with the latest tools.

Insulin

Insulin

Learn more about when, why and how insulin therapy works for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

For Parents & Kids

Help young diabetics manage their care and stay healthy.  

Safe at School

Teachers and Students

Make sure your child's school is prepared to handle diabetes.

Diabetes 24/7

Diabetes 24/7

Use this free online tool to track and organize your diabetes management and treatment plan.

Genetics of Diabetes

Genetics of Diabetes

Find out what leads to diabetes and the genetic links that may be factors.

Diabetes Statistics

Diabetes Stastics

There are 25.8 million people in the United States, or 8.3% of the population, who have diabetes.

Complications

Complicatons

Learn how to cope with health issues related to your diabetes.

Type 1 Families

Sign up for our quarterly Family Link enewsletter to receive news, information, stories, tips and resources to help you manage your child's diabetes.

Look and Feel Great!

Develop a weight-loss plan that works for you and your diabetes.

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Keep Your Glucose in Check!

Blood Glucose Control

Learn more about how to better manage your blood glucose levels.

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