The Science Behind
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
Without insulin, glucose can't enter cells, leading to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).
The Role of Insulin
T-cells mistakenly destroy beta cells due to genetic and environmental triggers like viruses or stress.
Development of Type 1 Diabetes
Autoantibodies to insulin and other pancreatic proteins are early indicators of Type 1 Diabetes before symptoms arise.
Detecting Type 1 Diabetes Early
Weight loss, excessive thirst (polydipsia), frequent urination (polyuria), and fatigue are key symptoms.
Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes
Without insulin, fat breakdown leads to ketones, causing life-threatening blood acidity.
The Danger of Ketoacidosis
Early diagnosis, monitoring, and insulin therapy are vital to help children manage Type 1 Diabetes.
Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Type 1 Diabetes results from genetic markers like HLA genes and triggers like infections, diet, and stress.
The Root Causes
Early diagnosis and understanding the science behind Type 1 Diabetes can lead to better management and care.
The Road Ahead
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