What is Diabetes?

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

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 the Center for Diabetes Services and we will obtain a referral from your physician for services.

If this is your first visit to our program, you will need to complete the Patient Health Survey and Medication/Supplement List forms and bring them with you to your appointment or fax them in advance to our office at 415-600-6279.

Please call 415-600-0506 or email cpmcdiab@sutterhealth.org to request your forms.

Preview the questions on the Patient Health Survey web page or the Patient Health Survey printable PDF version (152KB).

Preview the questions on the Medication/Supplement List web page or on the Medication/Supplement List printable PDF version (56KB).

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