Type 1 Diabetes
Dear Abby:
My husband and I have two children, ages 13 & 6. Our oldest son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year and we must closely monitor what he eats. We really struggle to deal with this. We still have trouble even understanding it, and an even harder time trying to explain it to him. Help?
I’m no doctor so I went to the experts to get the answer to this questions. According to the American Diabetes Association,
“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 5-10% 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.”
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Here is another answer to the same question….
Hope that helps somewhat.