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Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile on-set or insulin dependant diabetes mellitus (IDDM), develops when the immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells-the only cells in the body that produce insulin.  This form of diabetes usually strikes children and young adults, although the disease can occur at any age.  Risk factors for type 1 diabetets may be autoimmune, genetic or environmental.  There are no known ways to prevent type 1 diabetes.

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I have had type 1 diabetes

Submitted by steve on 4/15/09 4:51pm.

I have had type 1 diabetes for 30 years. Many times needed 911 to regain consiousness never know when it is going to happen. Very brittle and will die from this eventually know one to call 911.