Diabetes is a common disease. You need to be careful about what you eat when you are diabetic. Type 1 diabetes is called insulin dependent diabetes. You need to a have food low in fat, low in cholesterol, and low in salt and sugar. You need to plan a meal with complex carbohydrates like whole grain bread, cereals and yes you can have pastas. You need to keep a watch on your blood sugar levels, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. You also need to have regular eye check-ups, visit your dentist regularly, quit smoking and exercise regularly. A healthy mind is a healthy body.