Living with Type 1 Diabetes
TaNijah Neal-Davis, Ariana Hansberry, Morgan Gravely
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes Diet
The best way to stay healthy when eating as a type 1 diabetic is to focus on nutritional foods that are high in vitamins and minerals, while limiting foods high in fat and sugar.
Fruits
Grapefruit, oranges
Vegetables
Leafy greens, carrots, onions, peppers, tomatoes
Whole Grains
Brown rice, bran cereal, whole grain breads
Carbohydrates
Beans, starches, pasta, bread
Proteins
Meat, eggs, beans
A discussion of the role of blood sugar monitoring and adjustment - TaNijah
Recommendations for exercise and lifestyle - TaNijah
biomedical Professionals that help can help diabetics - Ariana
Dietitians can help you set up meal plans and they are a great support system. They teach you how to count your carbohydrates in your foods and help you if you have any food related questions. They can help you track your blood sugar and help you lose weight. They'll teach you how to monitor your progress
Endocrinologist can help you manage your diabetes by prescribing insulin and/or medications, offering diet plans. They can help you keep a close watch on your blood glucose levels. Most people with type 1 diabetes when first diagnosed.
CDE's will work with you to develop a plan to stay healthy and help you keep that plan as a regular part of your life. They can give you tools and ongoing support. May be nurses, dietitians, doctors, pharmacists, podiatrists, counselors or exercise physiologists.