Autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, requiring lifelong insulin therapy for survival.
Seek emergency care for symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fruity breath, confusion. See doctor for frequent urination, excessive thirst, or unexplained weight loss.
Find a Specialist NowType 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells. Unlike Type 2, it's not related to lifestyle and requires insulin for survival. With proper management, people with Type 1 diabetes live full, active lives.
"Ang diabetes ay hindi hadlang sa magandang buhay—kailangan lang ng tamang pag-aalaga."
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