EXPLAINING TYPE 1 DIABETES

Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. The pancreas’ function is to help with the digestion of your food intake and to regulate your blood sugar levels. This disease typically appears in adolescence. One of the symptoms is blurred vision. Lauren sees her diabetic educator every three months to ensure she has this illness under control as best she can. However, being pregnant, she now visits every month.