Conditions where the pancrease produces little to no insulin
as insulin producing beta cells are attacked by the immune
system
Blood glucose levels can rise to a level that kills them
Controlled with insulin therapy - involves injecitng insulin in
subcutaneous tissue (fatty tissue just under the skin)
Several injections during the day, likely at mealtimes Controlling Type 1 diabetes
Insulin injections make sure that the glucose is removerd from
the blood quickly once the food has been digested
Glucose levels are prevented from getting too high Type 1 diabetes
Thirst
Fatigue
Symptoms
High glucose levels in the blood
Amount of insulin injected depends on the person's diet and how
active they are
Injecting too much insulin could lead to a dangerously low blood Conditions
as insulin producing beta cells are attacked by the immune
system
Blood glucose levels can rise to a level that kills them
Controlled with insulin therapy - involves injecitng insulin in
subcutaneous tissue (fatty tissue just under the skin)
Several injections during the day, likely at mealtimes Controlling Type 1 diabetes
Insulin injections make sure that the glucose is removerd from
the blood quickly once the food has been digested
Glucose levels are prevented from getting too high Type 1 diabetes
Thirst
Fatigue
Symptoms
High glucose levels in the blood
Amount of insulin injected depends on the person's diet and how
active they are
Injecting too much insulin could lead to a dangerously low blood Conditions
