Type 1 Diabetes

Use the resources below to supplement the information found in the "Type 1 Diabetes"  brochure.

Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is an inherited form of diabetes. It is most likely to affect teens and young adults, but can occur at any age. Treatment depends on the type of MODY a person has.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious and potentially deadly complication of diabetes. It is most likely to occur in people with type 1 diabetes. Prompt treatment is important.
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Diabetic Nephropathy
Kidney damage due to high blood sugar levels is called diabetic nephropathy. It can occur in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Good blood sugar and blood pressure control can help prevent diabetic nephropathy.
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Retinopathy
Damage to the retina (retinopathy) can occur over time in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Two kinds of diabetic retinopathy have the potential to diminish vision.
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Foot Ulcers
People with diabetes are prone foot ulcers. These open sores can be hard to treat, and prompt attention is important to avoid infection.
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Hypoglycemia
Episodes of very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur in people with diabetes. It is important to know the signs of hypoglycemia and the steps to take to correct it.
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Statins help more than harm those at risk of diabetes
In people with heart disease and also at risk of diabetes, taking a cholesterol-lowering statin drug is still beneficial despite their tendency to raise blood sugar.
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Diabetic low blood sugar symptoms
Some people with diabetes experience the symptoms of low blood sugar even when glucose levels are close to the normal range.
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Study: 'Bionic Pancreas' Aids Type 1 Diabetics
Someday a "bionic" pancreas may make insulin shots a thing of the past for people with type 1 diabetes.
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