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Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes
by Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease that often starts in childhood and was previously known as...
 

• What is the role of the pancreas?
• What is the role of measuring antibodies in the blood?
• What is latent autoimmune diabetes of the adult (LADA)?
• Which adults should be tested for type 1 diabetes (LADA)?
• What happens after the diagnosis of diabetes?
• How is insulin used in type 1 diabetes?
• General Philosophy About Insulin
• What is the “Honeymoon” Phase?
• How Is An Intensive Insulin Regimen Created?
• What are the blood sugar targets?
• How are blood sugar levels tested?
• How Are Insulin Doses Determined?
• Hypoglycemia
• What is carbohydrate counting and how is it done?
• What is a carbohydrate?
• What is needed to learn carbohydrate counting?
• Reading food labels
• What is the glycemic index?
• What are the effects of exercise?
• Tools for Injecting Insulin
• Insulin Pens
• Insulin Pumps
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices
• What is Symlin?
• Will there be a cure for type 1 diabetes?
• Conclusion
• Appendix: The Role of Diet in Type 1 Diabetes
• Types of Carbohydrates
• Starches
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Dairy Products
• Simple Sugars
• General Philosophy
• The Effects of Fiber
• The Effects of Protein and Fat on Blood Sugar Levels
• Alcohol
• Diabetes Organizations:
• Patient Education Events
• People With Diabetes Blogs:
• Patient Education Websites
• Anne Peters, M. D.
• Additional Links

Featured on : 2009-06-23

 
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