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Type 1 Diabetes

Background Info

Type 1 Diabetes (also known as juvenile diabetes because people are born with it) is "chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin" (Mayo Clinic). This is an issue because the hormone insulin circulates throughout the body and allows sugar(glucose) to enter into your cells. In type 1 diabetes, the lack of insulin prevents many cells from producing energy since they don't have the glucose. Below is a list of symptoms provided by Mayo Clinic.

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In addition to this, Type 1 Diabetes requires the specific genes and an environmental trigger in order for the disease to start. Some scientists from Diabetes.org say that environmental factors like cold weather give you a higher risk of activating the diesease.

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This disease is inherited from parents. In this picture the disease can be seen passing through the family tree.

Treatment

Unfortunately, Type 1 Diabetes has no direct cure. However, there is things you can do to prevent horrible symptoms. You can :

  • Participate in Insulin Therapy

  • Have a Healthy and Balanced Diet

  • Take certain Medication to Maintain Normal Blood Sugar Levels

  • Exercise

Although Type 1 Diabetes can be deadly, the mortality rate isn't that high due to great medical innovation and advancement.

Typeonenation.org (Discussion Forum)- Best place to go to find local groups and support systems

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diabetes.org (1-800-342-2383)- Best Place to go for information regarding the specifics of Diabetes

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jdrf.org/t1d-resources (1-800-533-2873)- More support Groups

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