Type 1 diabetes
Other names | Diabetes mellitus type 1, insulin-dependent diabetes, juvenile diabetes
Pronunciation | /d aɪ ə b iː t ə s/
Specialty | Endocrinology
Symptoms | Frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, weight loss
Complications | Diabetic ketoacidosis, nonketotic hyperosmolar coma, poor healing, cardiovascular disease, damage to the eyes
Usual onset | Relatively short period of time
Duration | Long term
Causes | Body does not produce enough insulin
Risk factors | Family history, celiac disease
Diagnostic method | Blood sugar, A1C
Prevention | Unknown
Treatment | Insulin, diabetic diet, exercise
Frequency | ~7.5% of diabetes cases