Type 1 diabetes is caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin. The result is too much sugar in the blood.
Treatment consists of daily shots of insulin, blood sugar tests, food management, and exercise.
It is an entirely different condition from adult-onset diabetes, in which shots may not be required. The priority for a child with diabetes is to lead a normal life. Children with diabetes can participate in all school activities, including sports. They should not and do not want to be singled out. They should be treated in the same way as others.