autoimmune
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 (T1D), or type 1 diabetes , is an disease that occurs when the body's system destroys beta cells in the that produce the . Insulin is required by the body to store and convert blood sugar into energy. T1D results in high blood sugar levels in the body prior to treatment. Common symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, weight loss, and other . Additional symptoms may include blurry vision, tiredness, and slow wound healing. While some cases take longer, symptoms usually appear within weeks or a few months.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Frequent urination, increased thirst, weight loss
Causes — why it happens
- ·Body does not produce enough
How it's found
- ·High blood sugar levels, autoantibodies targeting -producing cells
Prevention
- ·Teplizumab (Delays onset but does not permanently prevent onset of disease)
Treatment
- ·Monitoring blood sugar, injected , managing diet
Complications
- ·Diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hypoglycemia, disease, and damage to the eyes, kidneys, and nerves
Outlook
- ·10-12 years shorter life expectancy
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