With type 1 diabetes, the body isn’t able to make insulin on its own. Because of this, you’ll have to find an insulin routine that works — either injecting insulin through insulin shots, pumps or syringes. (A pill wouldn’t work because the stomach acid would destroy the insulin before it could do what it needs to do.) The best results occur when insulin is injected in the same general area when food starts to enter your blood. To ensure your child is as healthy as possible, you’ll have to think about what they eat and keep track of carb counts. The good news is that technology has come a long way in helping people manage type 1 diabetes, including phone apps that alert people when blood sugar levels are changing.
When blood sugar levels are properly managed, nutrition is front and center, you lead an active lifestyle and take any necessary medications, you have a good chance of stopping or delaying complications such as:
Eye disease
Kidney damage
Nerve damage
Tooth and gum issues
Heart disease