Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

🔹Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This results in little to no insulin production, a hormone essential for regulating blood sugar levels.

Key Characteristics:

🔹 Usually diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adult

🔹 Requires lifelong insulin therapy

🔹 Not preventable or related to lifestyle factors

🔹 Accounts for approximately 5-10% of all diabetes cases

Common Symptoms

🔹 Increased thirst and frequent urination

🔹 Extreme hunger

🔹 Unintended weight loss

🔹 Fatigue and weakness

🔹 Blurred vision