about type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune disease that destroys the ability to produce insulin, a hormone which is vital for life. People can be diagnosed with the disease at any age, though diagnosis is most common in children. People with type 1 diabetes need multiple insulin injections or a continuous infusion from an insulin pump every day. However, insulin is not a cure. The strict daily regime of blood glucose management can be a heavy burden, impacting quality of life through the constant fear of hypoglycaemia and risk of complications.
The causes of type 1 diabetes are not fully understood, though genetic and environmental triggers play a role. There is currently no way to prevent or cure type 1 diabetes
The causes of type 1 diabetes are not fully understood, though genetic and environmental triggers play a role. There is currently no way to prevent or cure type 1 diabetes
symptoms of type 1 diabetes
If you have two or more of these symptoms, ask your doctor about type 1 diabetes:
• Frequent urination • Increased hunger • Tiredness • Vomiting and stomach pain • Excessive thirst • Weight loss • Lack of interest or concentration Early identification of these symptoms could save lives and reduce the likelihood of late diagnosis. Type 1 Diabetes impacts millions of lives
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JDRF has a plan to turn Type One into Type None
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