Author: SDOC

You’re Not Alone!

Many people are taking a stand and looking for a cure to help diabetics everywhere. Many people who have the disease are finding new ways everyday to live happy and healthy lives. You can too! Talk to your doctors, family, and friends in you are unsure and always maintain positive attitude!

Medical Innovations

New technology has brought easier, faster, and more comfortable ways to treat and monitor diabetes daily. These all are leading to hopefully a future cure for the disease.
Websites:
http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/diabetes-health-care-team
http://www.diabetes.org/
http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/diabetes/overview.html

What is Type One Diabetes?

By: Danielle Glass

Are You at Risk??

More Information Inside!

Background

Previously known as Juvenile Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. Type 1 diabetes is a disease where the body is unable to produce insulin. Only about 5% of the people with diabetes have this type.
Insulin is a hormone that is used to regulate the glucose/sugar levels in the blood. When a patient has Type 1 Diabetes, the body is unable to regulate these levels on its own. When this happens, there is specific symptoms that should be checked such as frequent urination, sudden weight loss, and increased thirst. Fortunately, with the help of insulin therapy and other insulin treatments, most people are able to manage their condition and live long and healthy lives.

Helpful Lifestyle & Diet Tips
Eating a good diet and exercising is very important when diagnosed with diabetes or when trying to prevent diabetes. Look below for an example of a healthy meal plan for a diabetic.
Meal Plan (About 1600 calories and 220 carbohydrates) *Remember to drink plenty of water!*:
Breakfast: (360 calories, 52.5 grams carbohydrate)
1 slice of whole wheat toast and 1tsp. Margarine 1/4 cup egg substitute or cottage cheese 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 small banana
Lunch: (535 calories, 75 grams carbohydrate)
1 cup vegetable soup with 4-6 crackers 1 turkey sandwich (2 slices whole wheat bread, 1 oz turkey and 1 oz low-fat cheese, 1 tsp. mayonnaise) 1 small apple
Dinner: (635 calories, 65 grams carbohydrate)
4 oz broiled chicken breast 2/3 cup cooked brown rice 1/2 cup cooked carrots 1 small whole grain dinner roll with 1tsp margarine Tossed salad with 2 tbsp. low-fat salad dressing 1 small slice of angel food cake
Snacks:(Each has 60 calories or 15 grams carbohydrates)
16 fat-free tortilla chips with salsa 3 cups light popcorn
Type 1 Diabetes is usually treated with daily insulin shots, insulin pumps, weight loss, and exercise. All four of these treatments help the body regulate sugar levels and sometimes even remove diabetes completely.
Professionals Who Can Help
Three medical professionals who can help to control diabetes are dieticians, endocrinologists, and your regular physician. They can all help create food plans, diagnose conditions, and provide support and education on the disease.

Daily Treatment & Monitoring