Daily management of type 1 diabetes

Little Girl Managing Her Type 1 Diabetes

Managing type 1 diabetes involves three main steps: Checking blood sugar, administering insulin, and counting carbohydrates.

Learn the basics

Girl With Type 1 Diabetes Checking Her Blood Sugar Before Eating
Checking blood sugar

Blood-sugar levels need to be checked frequently during the day and overnight.

Woman Administering Insulin for Type 1 Diabetes With a Pen
Administering insulin

A person with T1D can take insulin through injections, pumps, inhalers, or automated insulin delivery systems.

Woman Counting Carbs at a Grocery Store
Counting carbohydrates

People with type 1 diabetes must balance the amount of carbs they consume with the right dose of insulin.

Type 1 Diabetes Support

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Connect with people from all over the world who are managing T1D in their own way. Find your local chapter, attend an event, or join an online community summit!