Welcome to Diabetes1 online

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This web site is for anyone affected by diabetes type 1. That could be your family and friends, or you, the diabetic.

You need someone to speak clearly and honestly about your illness and about what you should do right now. You want diabetes information – in language we all use, written by experts in medical science. We do that

We invite you to learn about diabetes right here.

You will get answers to your questions. Using the buttons on the left, you can also learn about:

• Warning signs of diabetes
• Facts about diabetes
• Symptoms of diabetes
• Treatment of diabetes
• Research around diabetes
• Support services available for you

We hope you will bookmark this page so you can return here and learn more. That is one of our goals to make you more knowledgeable.

Type 1 diabetes can be a killer. . All of that information is here for you - the scary complications and the hopeful news of recovery.

You will want to learn about blood sugar levels, which might seem mysterious. You need to know what the blood tests mean. We explain all of those things on this web site.

Have you thought about?:

• A 'diabetes symptoms quiz'
• 'Alcohol and diabetes'
• 'Diabetes types'
• 'Early symptoms of diabetes'
• 'Diabetes blood sugar level'

Get yourself comfortable. Take the plunge and learn some more about this disease. You owe it to yourself to become more knowledgeable. We are happy you are reading this page. Let us know if you have any questions. We will answer them.

Diabetes type 1 is a common and often misunderstood disease. It requires attention to details. Details, such as your blood glucose numbers, and details, such as what you ate for dinner. There is a correlation between the two.

This is a web site that aims to educate you. Educate you about the blood sugar numbers. Educate you about healthy eating and why it is so important. Our main goal is to make you more knowledgeable.

You will also learn about:

• Control of diabetes, including a 'diabetes food guide'.
• Facts about diabetes, such as 'who discovered diabetes'.
• Symptoms of diabetes, for example, 'diabetes foot pain'.
• Treatment of diabetes, including 'testing for diabetes'.
• Research around diabetes, such as a 'new diabetes drug'.
• Support services available for you, for example, a 'diabetes care journal'.

Diabetes type 1 is a complex disease. It affects every part of your body - your eyes, your heart, your kidneys, and your nerve cells. In this respect it is a unique disease. It has the power to kill you, if you are not attentive to the details.

We explain for you 'what causes diabetes' and how to control it. Once you understand the causes, you will be able to focus on control. You can control type 1 diabetes. if you are willing to make some lifestyle changes.

We did not say this would be easy. Lifestyle changes are some of the hardest things you can do. We are here to support you in your efforts to make your life better. Your life does not have to be filled with negativity, bitterness, and complaints.

Nothing succeeds like success. Lose the first three or four pounds and the next ones will be easier. Go for a walk or join your local YMCA. You can do this.

This can be a scary time for you. So learn all you can, and you’ll be in better shape to get through this.

Winston Churchill said, "When you're going through hell, keep going."

We are building this site as fast as we can and we're sorry that everything is not yet in place - but it will be soon. If you want to, you can give us your email address, subscribe to the newsletter, and we'll let you know as we add more information.

PS - If you don't see answers to your questions, click here and type in your question. We will get you the answer as quickly as we can.

Let us hear from you. What is your story? Sharing stories helps others. If you have any questions along the way, we are here to answer them. Feel free to send us your comments. Good luck!

Margaret Stenerson
April 22, 2010