Type 1 Diabetes: Education, Counseling & Management

Type 1 diabetes requires life-long insulin management and psychological support. Key counseling points help patients navigate the transition into chronic care and understand the fundamental differences in their diagnosis.

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What Are the Main Counseling Points for Diabetes Type 1 & Type 2?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Tyffani Benard

Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to use and store the sugars consumed in food. Glucose is released into the bloodstream after digestion. The body uses insulin to remove glucose from the blood so that it can be used by the cells for energy.

Based in Virginia, Tyffani Benard began writing health-related articles in 2010. Her work has appeared in various online publications. Benard has a background in dentistry and science, and enjoys making these complicated subjects accessible to the general public through her writing. She holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Florida A&M University.