Diabetes (type 1)

Key facts Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the body cannot maintain healthy levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 1 diabetes is diabetes caused by the immune system attacking and destroying the cells in the pancreas that normally produce insulin. If you develop type 1 diabetes, you will experience symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) including thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss and fatigue. Type 1 diabetes cannot be cured but it can be managed with insulin injections and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. What is type 1 diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the body cannot