Type 1 diabetes

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  • Type 1 diabetes is due to pancreatic cells being destroyed by the body's immune system. This means the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin.
  • The treatment for type 1 diabetes is regular insulin injection.
  • Type 1 diabetes is normally diagnosed in childhood.
  • People with type 1 diabetes can help control their blood glucose levels by monitoring their diet.