Diabetes mellitus type 1

Diabetes mellitus type 1 (Type 1 diabetes, T1DM, IDDM, or, formerly, juvenile diabetes) is a form of diabetes mellitus that results from autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. The subsequent lack of insulin leads to increased blood and urine glucose. The classical symptoms are polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), polyphagia (increased hunger), and weight loss. Incidence varies from eight t... More

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Also known as:

  • Type 1 diabetes,
  • IDDM,
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus,
  • Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus,
  • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus,
  • Diabetes in children,
  • Diabetes type 1,
  • Juvenile diabetes,
  • Childhood diabetes,
  • Type one diabetes,
  • Diabetes type

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