
A: Type 1 diabetes is also called as juvenile diabetes as it occurs mostly in children.The disease is primarily due to deficiency of insulin in the body;i.e.insulin is produced in inadequate amounts.The subjects require synthetic insulin to be injected in their body so as to maintain normal sugar levels.Diet has to be primarily low in simple sugars,...
What Is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
A: Diabetes is not a disease but only a deficiency disorder,it is life long disorder,Although it has no cure,it can be managed through diet , exercise, lifestyle modification .The pancreas produces insulin.The insulin keeps the blood sugar under control,insulin production is not enough or available insulin is ineffective.The sugar in the blood does ...
Diabetes 1
Q: What are the effects of Diabetes type 1 on eye health?
A: That is a good question. Diabetes can affect your eyes in many ways and you must be careful at every stage. Diabetes can cause cataracts even at any early age and this is one of the most significant problems that people with the disease face. Also, diabetes patients are more likely to get an eye infection if they go in for a surgical procedure in ...
Type i diabetes diet
Q: Can I include pasta variants in my Type 1 Diabetes Diet?
A: 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 ...