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Type 1 Diabetes

Many people who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are children. But many adults are also battling this form of the disease. This section of our site will give you an overview of many of the questions you may have.

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Type 1 Diabetes: Introduction

Find out what's going on in your body when you have type 1 diabetes.

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Type 1 Diabetes Basics

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Learn the warning signs of type 1 diabetes.
Diagnosis
Several tests are available to diagnose type 1 diabetes. Learn about the tests your doctor may administer.
Treatment
Insulin is the major treatment given to diabetics. Amounts, delivery systems and precautions vary from patient to patient. This guide gives an overview of the use of insulin in a treatment program.
Causes
Several factors could be involved in triggering type 1 diabetes. Find out what they are.

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More on Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes: Risk Factors
The incidence in type 1 diabetes has been rising over the past few decades. Find out the risk factors that are contributing to this increase.
Prevention
Can type 1 diabetes be prevented?
Life-Threatening Complications
Learn what complications can result from diabetes and what you can do to treat or prevent a diabetes-related complication.
Transplantation Procedures
Advances in organ and cell transplantation are showing some success for the type 1 diabetic. Find out what options are available.

Diabetes Video

Easier Diabetic Care for Kids
Information on children using the insulin pump to control type 1 diabetes.

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For Teens with Type 1

Introducing Diabeteens.com

Living with type 1 diabetes isn't easy. Our teens-only site connects teenagers with diabetes across the country.

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