Life with Type 1 Diabetes
by: Ethan Bautista
General Information on Type 1
Diabetic Diet/Lifestyle
Blood Sugar Monitoring and Adjustment
Exercise/Fitness
Professional Help
These health professionals focus on diabetes exclusively. They are responsible for educating and supporting people affected by diabetes so that they diabetic understand and know how to manage their condition.
Dietitian
One of the most important parts of managing diabetes is consuming the right amount of the right food, and dietitians can give diabetics the necessary information to do so. They are experts in designing custom nutrition plans for variety of people and focus on the impact of food on health.
Primary Care Physician
This type of physician is the one a patient seeking healthcare services sees. They can examine and treat patients of all ages (which is great for type 1 diabetics). And for those with serious conditions, such as diabetes, the physician can refer them to a good specialist for better treatment.
APA Citations
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