Summary

type_1_diabetes is an autoimmune_pancreatic_beta_cell_destruction disorder causing absolute_insulin_deficiency and hyperglycemia. Onset often in youth but any age. There is no cure. Lifelong care needs lifelong_insulin_therapy, blood_glucose_monitoring, and awareness of hypoglycemia. Common signs include polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight_loss, fatigue, and blurred_vision. Risks include diabetic_ketoacidosis. Labs may show islet_autoantibodies; control is tracked with hba1c. Daily routines include meals, activity, and insulin timing for stable glycemic_control.