Definition 

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune cells act against and destroy the beta cells of the pancreas that make insulin.

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Juvenile Diabetes 

T1D is also called juvenile diabetes because it is often diagnosed in children or young people.

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Signs & Symptoms

T1D signs and symptoms include weight loss, frequent urination, irritability, blurry vision, and fruity breath.

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Diagnosis

Most people with T1D are diagnosed in the Emergency Room (ER) as children when experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), but adults can also get it.

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Treatment

People with T1D require insulin.