Type 1 Diabetes

Caring for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

The Basics of Managing Diabetes in Children: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
This page provides basic information on what to expect when your child has diabetes.
The Basic of Managing Diabetes in School: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
This page provides information on how to manage your child's diabetes while he/she is at school.
The Basics of Giving a Child Insulin: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
This page explains what insulin is and how to give an insulin shot to your child.
The Basics on Checking a Child's Blood Sugar Level: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
This page provides information on how to check your child's blood sugar level, how often to check it, and what to do if his/her blood sugar is too high or too low.
The Basics of Managing a Child's Blood Sugar Level: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
This site provides information on how to manage your child's blood sugar level.

Diabetes Type 1: Medline Plus This link opens in a new window
Type 1 Diabetes Facts: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation This link opens in a new window
This site provides facts and statistics for type 1 Diabetes.
What is Type 1 Diabetes?: Nemours Foundation This link opens in a new window
The Basics of Type 1 Diabetes: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
The basic overview of type 1 Diabetes is provided on this site in a short and straightforward manner.
The Basics of Using Insulin: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
The basics of what insulin is, why it is used, and how it is used are provided on this site.

Beyond the Basic Information

Insulin Treatment: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
Here you can find more in-depth information regarding insulin treatment, as well as links to professional level content.
Type 1 Diabetes: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
Here you can find more in-depth information regarding type 1 Diabetes, as well as links to professional level content.
Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
Here you can find more in-depth information regarding monitoring blood glucose levels, as well as links to professional level content.
Type 1 Diabetes and Diet: UpToDate This link opens in a new window
Here you can find more in-depth information regarding type 1 Diabetes and diet, as well as links to professional level content.

Fast Facts: Type 1 Diabetes in AdultsbyReza Zaidi; Philip Weston; Julie Brake
ISBN: 9783318070002

Publication Date: 2021

Ebook:Licensed for unlimited users via R2 Library

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Diabetes and Oral Health: Type 1 Diabetes

Caring for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

Beyond the Basic Information

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