Abstract: . . .  with type 2 diabetes may need to take insulin or pills to help the body’s supply of insulin work better. Your doctor will tell you what blood glucose level is good for you and will teach you how to use a meter to check it. Your goal is to keep your blood glucose as close to this level as you can. Carbohydrates (CAR-boh-HY-drates) are a good source of energy for our bodies. If you eat too many carbs at one time, your blood glucose may go up too high. c What types of diabetes do kids get? In type 1 diabetes , the pancreas stops making insulin. With type 1 diabetes , you need to get insulin from a shot or a pump. Type 1 used to be called “insulin dependent” or “juvenile diabetes .” V * Page 2 p To learn more about diabetes American Diabetes Association 1-800- DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) www. diabetes .org/wizdom Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation . . .
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