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If You Have Type 1 Diabetes, Is There Anything You Can Do Besides Taking Insulin?

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Munich, DE
January 4
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I'm sure that helps, Graham. Getting involved in our treatment is always helpful.

January 5
A DiabetesTeam Member

Insulin is the only treatment

But you can lessen your requirement for it to some extent

Managing Weight, eating a lower carb diet and exercise will almost always reduce the total number of units you need to use

January 5
A DiabetesTeam Member

Iinsulin is the only treatment for T1 diabetes. Type 1 is autoimmune and damages your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin. You are replacing the insulin your body is not producing. You may be able to cut back on insulin by watching your diet and eating low carb. Talk to your doctor and see what they say.

January 5
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi Kim. Nice to meet you. Type 1 is autoimmune, and I know of no other treatment other than insulin. Wishing you the best always💖

January 5
A DiabetesTeam Member

I hope you do find some alternatives, Kim.

January 4

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