Diabetes Center—Type 1
General Overview Type 1 diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body convert food into energy. Without insulin, glucose (sugar) from the food you eat cannot enter cells, causing your body tissue to become starved for energy. InDepth What are the complications of type 1 diabetes? What questions should I ask my healthcare provider about type 1 diabetes? Living With Diabetes In her own words: living with type 1 diabetesRead about one woman's experience of growing up with type 1 diabetes. | Related Conditions Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) |