Diabetes, type 1

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Publication date Jul 04, 2008

Diabetes is a long-term condition. And it can lead to serious health problems. But taking insulin, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help you live a long and healthy life.

We've brought together the best research about type 1 diabetes and weighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your doctor and decide which treatments are best for you.

This information is for people with type 1 diabetes, which starts in childhood. For more information about type 2 diabetes, which usually starts later in life, see Type 2 diabetes.

This information does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned you might have a medical problem please ask your Boots pharmacy team in your local Boots store, or see your doctor.