Type 1 diabetes
Overview Type 1 diabetes, o nce known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition. In this condition, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone the body uses to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. Different factors, such as genetics and some viruses, may cause type 1 diabetes. Although type 1 diabetes usually appears during childhood or adolescence, it can develop in adults. Even after a lot of research, type 1 diabetes has no cure. Treatment is directed toward managing the amount of sugar in the blood using insulin, diet, and lifestyle to prevent complications. Symptoms Type 1 diabetes symptoms can appear suddenly and may include: Feeling more thirsty than usual Urinating a lot Bed-wetting in children who have never wet the bed during the night Feeling very hungry Losing weight without trying Feeling irritable or having other mood changes Feeling tired and weak Having blurry vision When to see a doctor Talk to yo