Type 1 diabetes is when your pancreas makes very little insulin or no insulin at all. It is usually found in kids and young adults, which is why it used be be called juvenile diabetes.
Monitoring blood glucose is essential for anyone with diabetes. Knowing how much sugar is in your blood helps you know how to take better care of yourself.
Having too much glucose in your blood (called hyperglycemia) or too little (called hypoglycemia) can be bad for your body. Learn to recognize the signs of each and what to do about it in this short video.
Knowledge is power. The more you know about diabetes and how to take care of yourself, the better you will be. This video shows that not even the sky is the limit for Juan!
The first step in handling hypoglycemia is knowing the warning signs. They can be different for everyone. So take note of your own symptoms.
Giving yourself an insulin shot takes some practice. But you can do it. Here's how.
