Type 1 diabetes is managed with insulin replacement through lifelong insulin injections (up to 6 every day), by following a healthy diet and eating plan, taking regular exercise and monitoring of blood glucose levels regularly (up to 6 times every day or as directed by a doctor or Credentialled Diabetes Educator).
The aim of treating your diabetes is to keep blood glucose levels as close to 'normal' as possible, that is between 4 to 6 mmol/L (fasting).
Keeping blood glucose levels in a healthy range will help prevent both short-term and long-term complications.
In this Section
Insulin
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Eating Well
Keeping Active
Mind and Body
Everyday Life