I am diabetic.
I'm so sorry to hear that. My family members have high blood sugar levels as well :(
I wish I could have prevented it before it happened. Do you have any tips for how to prevent diabetes? 
yes, you can use insulin as a medication
What are the causes of diabetes?
depending on what type of diabities.the cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown
My doctor told me I have type 1 diabetes. I'm afraid of the complications that may occur down the line. What should I watch out for?
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D), also known as juvenile diabetes, is a form of diabetes in which very little or no insulin is produced by the pancreas. Before treatment this results in high blood sugar levels in the body. The classic symptoms are frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, and weight loss. Additional symptoms may include blurry vision, tiredness, and poor wound healing. Symptoms typically develop over a short period of time.
The cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. However
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