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A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to produce energy.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Autoimmune conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Common

Body locations

Upper abdomen

Types of

Double diabetes
Condition

Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Type 1 diabetes
Insulin
4.2
6 reviews
Insulin detemir
Insulin glulisine
Insulin glargine
Lantus
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Medical devices

Insulin pump
Infusion pump
Humapen
Home glucose monitor
Glucose meter
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Tests

Hemoglobin a1c
Fasting blood sugar
Ketone panel

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