Newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes

When you have type 1 diabetes, your body can't process blood sugar. Too much sugar in your blood can cause serious health problems. Watch and learn more about type 1 diabetes and how to stay healthy.

Making sure your blood sugar is under control is key to managing your type 1 diabetes. It will also help you stay healthy. This video explains how to test your blood sugar and give yourself insulin. It also tells you what problems to watch for.

Learn how to control the amount of carbohydrate you eat to help you manage your diabetes.

Find out which carbohydrate choices you can make for best nutrition and better diabetes management.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you need to learn how to take your blood sugar readings using a home blood glucose meter. Watch this instructional program to learn how to test with accuracy and minimal discomfort. Includes information on target levels, how to treat a blood sugar low, logging, and more.

Learn what to do when you experience the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Understand how to use and store your insulin properly.

This video shows the steps for using an insulin pen with clear insulin.

Learn how to prepare and inject a single dose of insulin.