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Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus

Overview

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition causing destruction of insulin-producing cells.

Symptoms

  • Polyuria
  • Polydipsia
  • Weight loss
  • Fatigue

Diagnosis

  • Autoantibodies (GADA, IA-2)
  • C-peptide low
  • Random glucose >200 mg/dL

Treatments

  • Insulin therapy
  • CGM
  • Insulin pump
  • Pancreas transplant (rare)

Risk Factors

⚠️Genetic predisposition
⚠️Viral triggers
⚠️Family history

Key Facts

  • ℹ️5-10% of diabetes cases
  • ℹ️Onset usually childhood

ICD-10: E10 | Prevalence: nadir

Last updated: 11/9/2025