How to Stay Healthy With Type 1 Diabetes
en español: Cómo mantenerse saludable con la diabetes tipo 1
Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD
Kids who have type 1 diabetes should do 4 four things to stay healthy:
- Take insulin insulin (say: IN-suh-lin)
- Check blood sugar levels
- Eat a healthy diet
- Stay active
Doing these 4 things helps keep your blood sugar at a healthy level. Your diabetes treatment plan explains how to do it. Your doctor can tell you all about your plan.