Around 500,000 people in the UK have type 1 diabetes – about 10% of the total with diabetes.It can develop at any age, but often in previously very healthy children and young adults.This is the first book in many years that has been published in the UK to support people with type 1 diabetes in managing their condition. Drawing on his many years working at one of the leading diabetes centres in the UK, Dr David Cavan provides a practical guide to managing all aspects of the condition, including insulin pump therapy and the latest technology available. This cutting-edge book presents invaluable advice that will offer genuine hope to adults with type 1 diabetes and their families.