| Centennial Medical Plaza | 5 Mins |
| The Medical Center of Aurora - South | 40 Mins |
| North Suburban Medical Center | 26 Mins |
| Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center | 20 Mins |
| Rose Medical Center | 6 Mins |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | 8 Mins |
| Swedish Medical Center | 13 Mins |
| Swedish Southwest ER | 16 Mins |
There are three main tests used to diagnose diabetes:
A diagnosis is made based on symptoms of hyperglycemia (unexplained weight loss, excessive thirst or urination) combined with a positive result on any one or more of these three tests and a second positive test on a different day.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease that currently has no cure. Patients with type 1 can be manage their condition with proper treatment and care. The goal of diabetes treatment is to maintain blood sugar levels before and after meals within a healthy range.
Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes includes:
The primary treatment for diabetes is often giving the body more insulin. There are different types of insulin, including short-acting, or regular, intermediate-acting or NPH, lente, and long-acting, or ultralente. The short-acting and longer acting types are often combined in a single dose. Insulin is injected under the skin of the thigh, arm, or abdomen. These shots may be done from 1 to 4 or more times a day.
