Main treatments for type 1 diabetes
When you’re first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes you’ll be treated in hospital by a specialist diabetes team. They’ll show you how to treat your condition once you leave hospital.
The main treatment for type 1 diabetes is taking a medicine called insulin to manage your blood glucose (sugar) levels.
To stay well, you’ll need to try to keep your blood glucose levels within a target range. You’ll be taught how to do this by checking your blood glucose regularly and adjusting your insulin doses.
Your diabetes care team will work with you to develop a care plan.
