Type 1 Diabetes Directory
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's own immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas (called beta cells). These cells produce insulin, which is needed to control blood sugar. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about type 1 diabetes, symptoms, diagnosis, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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An Overview of Type 1 Diabetes
Learn the basics about type 1 diabetes from WebMD.
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Adults Can Get Type 1 Diabetes, Too
Find out the causes, symptoms, and treatment of type 1 diabetes that starts up when you're an adult.
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Meal Planning for Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Meal planning for kids with Type 1 diabetes: What you need to know.
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When Type 1 Diabetes Grows Up: What Adults Need to Know
It used to be called juvenile diabetes, but adults have type 1, too. Find out how you can manage your condition as a grown-up.
Features
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Diabetes Type 1 Personal Story
Living with Type 1 diabetes can be a daily struggle. For one diabetic this often included low-blood sugars followed by a seizure.
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Do Children Always Inherit Type 1 Diabetes?
C. Ronald Kahn, MD, talks about whether type 1 diabetes can be passed on to children.
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Type 1 Diabetes: Living with an Insulin Pump
After years of debilitating seizures, diabetic Melissa Jeffries regains control of her diabetes through the use of an insulin pump.
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Understanding Diabetes Types 1 and 2
C. Ronald Kahn, MD, explains the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.