Diabetes is a condition in which the food you eat is not metabolized properly, resulting in high blood sugar levels. It happens due to problems with insulin production in human body or its working mechanism.
When the pancreas of a person stops producing insulin, it is called type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, even in very small children.
Genetics and external factors (such as some viruses) together play a role in development of type 1 diabetes. The external factors trigger autoimmune response in the body. This means that the body’s own immune system kills the pancreas’ insulin producing cells.
Currently, there is no known prevention or cure for type 1 diabetes.
Almost 5-10% of all people with diabetes worldwide have type 1 diabetes.arksgrove right at the coast
Since type 1 diabetes is characterized by absence of insulin in the body, there is no treatment for it other than taking insulin through external injections.
Diet management is an important part of living a healthy life with diabetes, however, not eating carbohydrates can NOT replace your insulin needs. You will still need to take insulin, albeit in smaller doses. Please know that carbohydrates form an important part of the diet and should not be absent from your food. Even a small amount of carbohydrates make it necessary for a type 1 to cover them with an insulin shot.
Similarly, exercise cannot replace your insulin needs. It can only reduce the dose, or help you better manage your blood sugar levels. It cannot help you live without insulin.
Some people with type 1 diabetes may be prescribed pills along with insulin by their doctors for better management. However, pills cannot replace your insulin.
Depending on how high your blood sugar levels are, time since diagnosis and other factors, your doctor may tell you to manage your blood sugar levels through diet control, weight loss and exercise.
However, the doctor may also prescribe you some pills or insulin to help you manage blood sugar levels. It is important to follow your doctor’s advice and to keep a good check on your blood sugar levels.
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However, the doctor may also prescribe you some pills or insulin to help you manage blood sugar levels. It is important to follow your doctor’s advice and to keep a good check on your blood sugar levels.
Luckily, many people at risk of type 2 diabetes can prevent or delay its onset. Diabetes prevention entails healthy eating (balanced diet with controlled portion sizes), 30 minutes of regular exercise and keeping your weight in check.
Many people in prediabetes stage can avoid developing it if they lose 5-8 kgs of their weight.
Tendency for development of type 2 diabetes starts from the womb. It is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your family to prevent diabetes.
