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Reducing Your Risk of Type 1 Diabetes :: Main Page | :: Risk Factors | :: Symptoms | :: Diagnosis | :: Treatment | :: Screening | :: Complications | Reducing Your Risk | :: Talking to Your Doctor | :: Living With Type 1 Diabetes | :: Resource Guide Currently, there is no way to prevent type 1 diabetes mellitus. However, if you have diabetes already, you can reduce your risk for complications from this disease by keeping blood sugars within a normal range, keep your blood pressure and cholesterol low. This is done through a combination of insulin, a healthful diet, and regular exercise, and likely a medicine for blood pressure and cholesterol. Talk with your doctor to determine what is a healthful blood glucose range for you (or your child). References: American Diabetes Association website. Available at: http://www.t1diabetes.nih.gov/T1D_CTCR/allstudies.asp. Accessed December 6, 2009. Winter WE, Schatz D. Prevention strategies for type 1 diabetes mellitus: current status and future directions. BioDrugs. 2003;17(1):39-64. Last reviewed August 2010 by :: B. Gabriel Smolarz, MD Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2004 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved. |
