Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) - Treatments

People with type 1 diabetes need insulin to manage their condition.

People with type 1 diabetes receiving insulin injections should be on a basal-bolus regimen. This consists of 2 components:

Basal (or background) insulin: this type of insulin is gradually released, providing a constant supply of insulin throughout the day
Bolus (or mealtime) insulin: this is quick-acting insulin delivered in multiple doses throughout the day, before meals or certain snacks

Another mode of insulin delivery is through continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion via an insulin pump.

Endocrinology,

Diabetic Retinopathy,

Article contributed by Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

Dr Suresh Rama Chandran

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MRCP(UK)

Clinical Interests: Young Adults with Diabetes, General Endocrinology, Type 1 Diabetes, Diabetes Technology

Dr Daphne Gardner Tan Su-Lyn

Senior Consultant

BA (Physiological Sciences), BM BCh (Oxon), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin)

Clinical Interests: General Endocrinology, Young Adults with Diabetes, Diabetes Technology, Type 1 Diabetes, Monogenic Diabetes

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