Question 1

i am a 16 year old diabetic and i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes one year ago. do you think they will find and give me a cure in my lifetime?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: Never give up hope. Research in the the field of diabetes is active snd ongoing.

Question 2

hi, do we need malaria meds when we go on our boat cruise with only one day off the boat at the mozambique harbour? i have type 1 diabetes and my son is 7.

Accepted Answer

I would: You can review the recommendations for malaria and other issues at the CDC website (updated continuously). Go to www.cdc.gov/travel/destinations. Malaria is a worrisome problem in the region &amp; generally requires meds started before travel &amp; exposure until well after exposure has stopped.

Question 3

could having type 1 diabetes have an effect on when you will get your first period?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: If a girl has type 1 before her first period and her blood sugar is not controlled it can prevent her from having her first period.

Question 4

how can you get type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Nobody knows: Type 1 dm is an autoimmune disease occurring when an environmental trigger(s) sets off genes in the body to make antibodies against insulin-producing cells. Even with the genetic predisposition, there is only a 40% chance of getting diabetes.  If an identical twin has type 1 diabetes, the other won't necessarily get it.

Question 5

can type 1 diabetes be transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Genetically, yes: Type 1 diabetes can sometimes run in families, by genetic transmission of auto-immune tendencies. Some researchers believe that a type of coxsackie virus infection can provoke an autoimmune response in a  susceptible person to develop type 1 diabetes. Although coxsackie virus infection can be passed from person to person, this is unlikely to cause transmission of type 1 diabetes in the same way.

Question 6

what medications treat type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Insulin: Type 1 diabetes is caused by the failure of the beta cells in the pancreas to produce insulin. Since Insulin is necessary to get glucose into all the cells in your body the only treatment is injecting insulin. Usually 2 types of insulin, long acting and short acting. There are no pills to treat type 1 diabetes.

Question 7

what can be expected with type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Multiple symptoms: Typical signs of type 1 diabetes that is untreated include excessive thirst, urinary frequency, and weight loss. Once adjusted on insulin, many diabetics lead a normal life, while monitoring their blood sugar. They are at risk for eye problems and kidney problems.

Question 8

what are the best ways to treat type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Insulin: Type 1 diabetes is caused by lack of Insulin in the body.  The treatment is to give back insulin, either through injections or Insulin pump.

Question 9

how to know if i have type 1 diabetes as a teen?

Accepted Answer

Get tested: The best way is to see a doctor and get tested (fasting blood sugar and HGB a1c).

Question 10

how is type 1 diabetes disorder treated in general?

Accepted Answer

Insulin: In addition to monitoring diet and exercise, type 1 diabetics are treated with injections of Insulin or with an Insulin pump.

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