Type 1 Diabetes

10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about...

Type 1 Diabetes: 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

1. What causes type 1 diabetes? Can it be cured?

2. What’s the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

3. What steps should I take to manage my diabetes?

4. Do I need to take insulin? Will I need to give myself injections or are there other ways to take insulin?

5. What supplies should I keep on hand to help manage my diabetes?

6. Will I have to change my diet to help control my diabetes? What should I eat? How often should I eat?

7. What should I do in case of a blood sugar emergency (hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia)?

8. What regular follow-up care do I need for my diabetes?

9. What other health problems can type 1 diabetes cause? How can these be prevented or controlled?

10. How else will having type 1 diabetes affect my life?

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