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Diabetes mellitus type 1

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Diabetes mellitus type 1 is a "subtype of diabetes mellitus that is characterized by insulin deficiency. It is manifested by the sudden onset of severe hyperglycemia, rapid progression to diabetic ketoacidosis, and death unless treated with insulin. The disease may occur at any age, but is most common in childhood or adolescence."[1]

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Complications

Diabetic foot

For more information, see: Diabetic foot


Neuropathy

For more information, see: Diabetic neuropathy

Nephropathy

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous, (2008) Diabetes Mellitus, Type I (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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