Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This results in a lack of insulin production, which is necessary to regulate blood sugar levels.
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What We Say and What We Don't Say : Type 1 Diabetes <p> Endocrinologist highlights what is said and what is sometimes not said when patients speak to their physicians about their type 1 diabetes.</p>Endocrinologist highlights what is said and what is sometimes not said when patients speak to their physicians about their type 1 diabetes.