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My diabetes mellitus type1 is chronicwhat should i do? without insulin?

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Must have insulin: Or , and i truly apologize for being blunt, but if truly type 1 diabetes, suffer and pass away please see diabetes specialist and psychiatrist to help you cope with a chronic disease and I have dm, heart attack, take 24 pills daily, 2 shots a day, so i talk from experience get help!

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Insulin: If you are truly type 1, then you have diabetes because your body does not make insulin. The only treatment is insulin. One other option is a pancreatic transplant. Talk to your doctor about options.

Answered 12/2/2012

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