Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

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.

Also Known As:

Autoimmune Diabetes; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent, 1; Diabetes Mellitus, Type I; Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 1; Juvenile-Onset Diabetes; Type 1 Diabetes; Brittle Diabetes Mellitus; Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Dependent; Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile Onset; Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis Prone; Diabetes Mellitus, Sudden Onset; Diabetes, Juvenile-Onset; Diabetes, Type 1; Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 1; Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus; Juvenile Onset Diabetes; Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Mellitus; Ketosis-Prone Diabetes Mellitus; Sudden-Onset Diabetes Mellitus; Diabetes Mellitus, Brittle; Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent; Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile-Onset; Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis-Prone; Diabetes Mellitus, Sudden-Onset; Diabetes, Autoimmune; IDDM

Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: 15
- Metabolic Diseases: 10634
  - Glucose Metabolism Disorders: 394
    - Diabetes Mellitus: 57856
      - Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: 37660
Endocrine System Diseases: 996
- Diabetes Mellitus: 57856
  - Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: 37660
Immune System Diseases: 4430
- Autoimmune Diseases: 35458
  - Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: 37660

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