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    Diabetes Type 1 Info

    Health Encyclopedia: Type 1 Diabetes

    Definition

    Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to properly control blood sugar levels.

    See also:

    • Diabetes
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Type 2 diabetes

    Alternative Names

    Insulin-dependent diabetes; Juvenile onset diabetes; Diabetes - type 1


    Causes, incidence, and risk factors

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    ...then referred to as fasting blood glucose concentrations. Click the icon to see an image of the liver.Type 1 DiabetesIn type 1 diabetes, the disease process is more severe than with type 2, and... Read more »
    Type 2 Diabetes
    ...made evident by fasting hyperglycemia, in which elevated glucose levels are present most of the time.Type 1 DiabetesIn type 1 diabetes, the disease process is more severe and onset is usually in... Read more »
    Type 1 Diabetes: diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
    ...levels get too low, the pancreas secretes glucagon to stimulate the release of glucose from the liver.Type 1 DiabetesIn type 1 diabetes, the disease process is more severe than with type 2, and... Read more »
    Type 1 Diabetes: Monitoring Tests - Checking Glucose (Blood Sugar) Levels
    ...insulin. It is important, therefore, to carefully monitor blood glucose levels. In general, patients with type 1 diabetes need to take readings four or more times a day. Patients should aim for... Read more »
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