Overview Symptoms Causes

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the beta cells in the pancreas. The pancreas is a crucial organ in digesting and regulating sugar. When the immune system attacks the beta cells or the B cells of the pancreas, it strips away the pancreas’s ability to produce insulin. Without insulin, glucose cannot be used by the body for cellular activity. Essentially, the loss of insulin means losing the energy supply our cells need to function.

What are the symptoms?

  • Polyuria

    Excessive urination

  • Polydipsia

    Excessive thirst and dry mouth

  • Polyphagia

    Increased hunger

  • Unexplained weight loss

    Unexplained weight loss regardless of food intake

  • Fatigue

    Extreme exhaustion

Can You Get Rid of Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition for which there is no cure. Nevertheless, certain measures need to be taken by patients to keep the condition controlled and avoid serious complications. ...

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ICD 10 Code for Diabetes Type 1

The Tenth Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10) describes a set of codes that should be accurately used by doctors when diagnosing patients with different diseases. The ICD 10 includes diagnostic data for diabetes....

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How Do You Get Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is caused by the abnormal behavior of the human body’s immune system. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system perceives insulin-generating cells as intruders. In response, antibodies are created to destroy these cells....

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What causes it?

The cause of Type 1 diabetes is not yet certain, but researchers have identified trigger factors to the disease.

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Genetics

Genetics

Viral infection

Viral infection

Environmental factors

Environmental factors

Is there a test?

  • Blood sugar test

    Diabetics must test their blood sugar regularly

How to treat it

Metformin for Type 1 Diabetes

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Pathophysiology for Type 1 Diabetes

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The Ketogenic Diet and Type 1 Diabetes – What You Should Know

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