Type 1 Diabetes
📋Overview
Type 1 Diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells within the pancreas. This autoimmune process leads to a severe deficiency of insulin, which is the hormone responsible for allowing glucose to enter cells to produce energy.
The condition is clinically distinct from other forms of diabetes and frequently manifests during childhood or adolescence, although onset can occur at any stage of life. While the exact cause remains a subject of clinical study, it is generally attributed to a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0011854Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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