Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas makes very little or no insulin, the hormone responsible for transporting glucose (sugar) to cells for energy. This leaves too much sugar in the blood, which has both short and long term affects on overall health. Type 1 usually begins in children but can happen any time, with symptoms including thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. There is no cure, but there is management of symptoms through monitoring, insulin and medication, diet, and exercise.