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What is Type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a long-term disease of the pancreas gland, which is situated within the abdomen. Every cell in the body needs insulin (a hormone released in response to increased levels of sugar in the blood) in order for glucose (blood sugar) to be absorbed into the body's cells. If the body is deficient in insulin, then glucose will build up in the bloodstream. Type 1 diabetes can appear at any age. Every patient affected needs insulin injections to avoid the complications of insulin deficiency. When the glucose level gets sufficiently high, it starts showing up in the urine. Checking your own blood sugar is very important for being able to control diabetes. What are the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes? Increased thirst. Increased urination. Fatigue. Weight loss (although appetite often increases). Itchiness, especially around the genitals. Recurrent infections on the skin and...

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