Type 1 diabetes is a sub-type of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a disorder of blood glucose control which leads to high levels of blood sugar and various heart, kidney, vascular and vision problems. Type 1 diabetes specifically refers to an autoimmune problem which causes destruction of pancreatic beta cells (the cells responsible for insulin production). Insulin deficiency means glucose cannot be taken up by cells.

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