If insulin therapy fails to control your blood sugar or you have frequent insulin reactions, you may be a candidate for pancreatic islet cell transplant. Still an experimental procedure, a surgeon transfers healthy insulin-producing cells from a donor into the pancreas of someone with type 1 diabetes. Unfortunately, the results may last only few years. Medications used to prevent rejection are necessary and can have very serious side effects.
Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise
People with type 1 diabetes need to take precautions when exercising. To prevent a sudden drop in blood sugar, your health care team may recommend:
Checking your blood sugar before exercising
Adjusting your insulin dosage before exercising
Eating a snack before or during exercise
Your doctor may also suggest checking your urine for ketones, a sign that your blood sugar is too high. Avoid strenuous activity whenever ketones are present.
There are many myths about what people with diabetes can and cannot eat. The reality is there are no "off limits" foods. You can eat sweets as part of a well-balanced diet and treatment plan. The key is to work with your health care team to balance your insulin therapy, meals, and level of physical activity.
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