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What's Type 1 Diabetes? (Video)
What's Type 1 Diabetes?
A person who has type 1 diabetes can’t use glucose (the body’s main type of sugar) for energy. That’s because their body stopped making the hormone insulin.
90-Second Summary: Type 1 Diabetes
Learn the basics in 90 seconds.
Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD and Larissa Hirsch, MD
Date reviewed: March 2023
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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