How is Type 1 Diabetes Treated?
The lifespan and quality of life for individuals with Type 1 diabetes can be significantly improved with personalized treatment plans and practices.
Treatment methods for Type 1 diabetes include:
**Insulin**
Individuals with Type 1 diabetes require daily insulin injections to regulate blood sugar levels.
Types of insulin include:
* Multiple daily injections
* Insulin pens
* Insulin pumps
* Rapid-acting inhaled insulin
**Blood Sugar Monitoring**
Blood glucose meters and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems are used to maintain blood sugar levels within the target range.
**Carbohydrate Counting**
Carbohydrate counting is essential for determining appropriate insulin doses. This is because when the body digests carbohydrate-containing foods and drinks, it converts them into glucose, the body's preferred energy source, thus raising blood sugar levels. Individuals with Type 1 diabetes need to administer insulin doses corresponding to their carbohydrate intake.