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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