The Effects of Type 1 Diabetes Knowing the broad impact of a new type 1 diabetes diagnosis would be helpful in creating a conventional environment for newly diagnosed individuals. There are many factors that will influence a positive outcome from such a negative life-changing event. Understanding that a chronic disease affects many aspects of life is essential to being able to control it. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow glucose to enter cells and produce energy. There is no cure for this disease, but it can be controlled with treatment that consists of daily insulin injections and constant glucose monitoring. It usually takes a considerable amount of time for both the patient and healthcare professionals to learn how to manage the disease; Furthermore, it is important to learn to read food labels, know how to correctly count carbohydrates and dose them precisely. It is vital that insulin dosing is accurate in order to avoid underdosing and overdosing as it can be fatal in both cases, it is also important to learn to recognize the difference between the symptoms of high and low glucose. A high glucose level can manifest as increased thirst, headache, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and frequent urination; Symptoms of low glucose can include excessive hunger, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, and even fainting. Low glucose can be treated by eating small portions of high sugar food but being careful not to raise glucose levels too much, if they rise significantly then you need to correct with insulin DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) as there is no cure for disease the aim is to reach the halfway mark and available resources may be limited. Choosing a healthier lifestyle involves additional costs. Creating solutions such as enhanced workshops to educate children and caregivers can reduce the amount of stress on the family by creating detailed care plans. Developing programs to financially assist those who cannot afford the additional costs associated with illness reduces financial stress. Programs to ensure that more children can participate in the camps offered to strengthen the self-esteem of these children. Education to eliminate the misconception that type 1 diabetes is a disability but instead a self-limiting disease when no resources are available; good management of this disease will be a great choice to prevent complications, but being informed will help you make better choices for a healthier lifestyle and, consequently, a longer life.