What Is Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is also called as juvenile diabetes as it occurs mostly in children.The disease is primarily due to deficiency of insulin in the body;i.e.insulin is produced in inadequate amounts.The subjects require synthetic insulin to be injected in their body so as to maintain normal sugar levels.Diet has to be primarily low in simple sugars,and good in protein.

Hi Priya

Type1 Is known as Insulin depended diabetes (IDDM). It is sudden onset. It seen in children. In this type, the pancreas produces little insulin or not producing any insulin. A person who has type1 diabetes should take insulin daily to maintain the glucose level in the blood & to live. Treatment: Insulin injections, healthy food habits, physical activity.