Type 1 diabetes is characterized by usually juvenile onset, although it can develop in adults as well. In this metabolic disorder, the pancreas produces little or no insulin. The cause may be an autoimmune destruction of the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans that produce insulin. Other factors such as some viruses, may also contribute to type 1 diabetes. This disorder is characterized by high sugar levels due to low insulin levels. Treatment focuses primarily on managing blood sugar levels by administering insulin and maintaining healthy diet and lifestyle for preventing complications.
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