Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults. In this form of diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body’s immune system has attacked and destroyed them. Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes taking insulin shots or using an insulin pump, making wise food choices, exercising regularly, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, and taking aspirin daily—for some.
What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes mellitus describes a condition where the body cannot produce insulin which leads to a very high level of blood sugar and associated complications. The condition, which usually develops in childhood or adolescence, affects millions of people worldwide.

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Non-COVID-19 mortality among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic

Non-COVID-19 mortality among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

New bioengineered strategy shows potential for treating ulcerative colitis

New bioengineered strategy shows potential for treating ulcerative colitis

AI exam boosts diabetic eye screening rates in youth

AI exam boosts diabetic eye screening rates in youth

Study reveals bidirectional association between autoimmune disease and perinatal depression

Study reveals bidirectional association between autoimmune disease and perinatal depression

EZH2 inhibitors show promise in regenerating insulin-producing cells for type 1 diabetes treatment

EZH2 inhibitors show promise in regenerating insulin-producing cells for type 1 diabetes treatment

Your unique microbiome may be used to improve and personalize your future medical experience

Your unique microbiome may be used to improve and personalize your future medical experience

New model links RNA editing glitch to early-stage type 1 diabetes

New model links RNA editing glitch to early-stage type 1 diabetes

Moderate low-carb diet safe and effective for adults with type 1 diabetes

Moderate low-carb diet safe and effective for adults with type 1 diabetes

UCL scientists receive £997,000 from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge

UCL scientists receive £997,000 from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

ANU research uncovers protein's role in autoimmune disease and cancer

ANU research uncovers protein's role in autoimmune disease and cancer

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

Researchers develop $1 cancer treatment using engineered bacteria

Researchers develop $1 cancer treatment using engineered bacteria

New stem cell-based treatment for Type 1 diabetes can reduce dependence on daily insulin injections

New stem cell-based treatment for Type 1 diabetes can reduce dependence on daily insulin injections

Single injection of novel hydrogel could replace weekly diabetes injections

Single injection of novel hydrogel could replace weekly diabetes injections

Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies

Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies