Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when insulin-producing beta cells within the pancreas are gradually destroyed and eventually fail to produce insulin. Type 1 accounts for 5 to 10 percent of all diagnosed diabetes in the United States, and is increasing globally by about 3% each year. While it is most often diagnosed in children and teens, it is not uncommon for adults to be diagnosed later in life. Type 1 diabetes diagnosed in adulthood may be a form of slowly-progressing diabetes called latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), or type 1.5 diabetes.

Reviewed by Jason C. Baker, MD 3/13

About Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and juvenile diabetes, can be diagnosed at any age	Type 1 Causes What causes type 1 diabetes? Learn more about the risk factors for and the triggers of type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 Symptoms Know the symptoms and warning signs of type 1 diabetes and when to call your doctor.	Type 1 Diagnosis Learn about the blood tests for the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and what the results mean.
Type 1 Treatment The goal of type 1 diabetes treatment is to keep blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. Learn about insulin and other treatments for people with type 1 diabetes.	Diabetic Complications An estimated three out of five Americans with diabetes have one or more complications associated with diabetes.

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Dream Diabetes Devices

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by Brenda Bell

Because today's going to be a bit busy to be doing actual art (and because I just saw STAR TREK: Into Darkness yesterday), I'm going to take the Diabetes Blog Week wildcard: "Tell us what your fantasy diabetes device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, etc etc etc. The sky is the limit — what...

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