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.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Clinical Diabetes Program
A diabetes center within the Department of Endocrinology providing evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management for people living with diabetes, including insulin, GLP-1s, oral m…
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Endocrinology
A program providing diabetes and endocrine care, including management of diabetes and conditions affecting the thyroid, adrenal glands, bone health, and hormones, with testing, im…
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Endocrinology (Pediatrics)
A program within the Department of Pediatrics where pediatric endocrinologists provide care and long-term management for pediatric diabetes and hormone-related conditions, includi…