Services for Type 1 Diabetes Patients

The Center for Diabetes Services recognizes the special needs of persons with type 1 diabetes, and provide education, technology, and support. In cooperation with your physician we assist with:

Pattern Management: finding the right types and timing of insulin to safely manage blood sugar (glucose).

Carbohydrate Counting: adjusting mealtime insulin doses to result in controlled blood glucose after meals.

Glucose Sensors / Continuous Blood Glucose) Readout: using sensors to help better understand blood glucose patterns with fewer finger-sticks.

Insulin Pumps: continuous insulin infusion providing smoother blood glucose control, without multiple daily insulin injections.

Contact us and we will obtain a referral from your physician for services. Or download the referral form to take to your next physician appointment. Please bring the completed Health Assessment form and the Medication Form with you to your first appointment at the Center for Diabetes Center.

Our Insulin Pump Support Group meets every 6 weeks. Everyone is welcome.

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes is an auto-immune disorder in which the body does not produce any insulin. Type 1 diabetes occurs most often in children and young adults, and accounts for only 5-10% of cases Treatment for Type 1 is daily insulin injections.

Warning Signs of Type 1 Diabetes

Frequent urination

Unusual or extreme thirst

Extreme hunger or rapid weight loss

Extreme fatigue

Irritability

Nausea and/or vomiting

Who is at Greater Risk?
Siblings or children of people with Type 1 diabetes.

Detailed information from Healthwise on Type 1 Diabetes:

• Children Living with Type 1 Diabetes
• Recently Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
• Living with Type 1 Diabetes
• Living with Complications from Type 1 Diabetes