Tag: Type
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"Understanding the Causes of Type 1 Diabetes"
Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for everyday life. The various factors that contribute to type 1 diabetes may be autoimmune, genetic, or environmental.…
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"Understanding the Nature of Diabetes Type 1"
Diabetes type 1, or type 1 diabetes (T1D), is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the insulin-making cells in the pancreas, resulting in a complete to near-complete lack of insulin in the body. It is a chronic disease that affects around 1-2% of the global population. Despite its prevalence, many people…