Condition
Type 1 Diabetes
A condition in which the body does not make insulin, so blood sugar must be managed with insulin every day.
Also called: juvenile diabetes, insulin-dependent diabetes, insulin pump, t1d, insulin dependent diabetes
Who Can Help with Type 1 Diabetes?
- Endocrinologists
A physician who treats hormone conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis.
- Pediatric Specialists
A pediatrician with extra training in one area of children's health, such as hormones, lungs, kidneys, infections, joints or development.
- Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
- Children's Hospitals
A hospital that specializes in care for infants, children and teenagers.
- Transplant Surgeons
A surgeon who performs organ transplants, such as kidney, liver and pancreas transplants.
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
Where Practices List Type 1 Diabetes
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Chicago, IL (55)
- Hattiesburg, MS (54)
- Tampa, FL (20)
- Purvis, MS (15)
- Flowood, MS (14)
- El Paso, TX (13)
- Newark, DE (12)
- Miami, FL (8)
- Austin, TX (6)
- Hialeah, FL (6)
- New York, NY (6)
- Pembroke Pines, FL (6)
- Pompano Beach, FL (5)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about type 1 diabetes and what is right for you.