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International Diabetes Center > Treatments > Treating Type 1 Diabetes

Treating type 1 diabetes

People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin to keep blood glucose levels in control and stay alive. Insulin injections are the main part of treating type 1 diabetes. Insulin then is balanced with a food plan.