SPEAKER: Some common myths can
make type 1 diabetes seem more
confusing than it is.
Let's clear things
up with the truth.
Only children get type 1
diabetes, right?
No.
You can get it at any age,
but mostly kids and young adults
are diagnosed with it.
Does eating too many sweets
cause it?
No.
Something out of your control
triggers the disease.
Experts aren't sure why,
but your immune system
mistakenly stops your pancreas
from making insulin.
And insulin is a hormone that
controls blood sugar.
Can I take diabetes pills
for my type 1?
No.
Pills help treat type 2
diabetes.
The medicine you need to stay
healthy is insulin.
And you can't take it by mouth.
Instead, you use insulin shots,
pens, inhalation powder,
or a pump throughout the day.
With practice, it becomes part
of your daily routine.
