Insulin is a hormone that uses glucose for energy in cells. In people with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce or produces less insulin. Due to which the sugar level in the blood starts increasing. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease that stops your pancreas from making insulin.
Insulin is an important hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Under normal circumstances, insulin works in the following steps. Your body breaks down the food you eat into glucose (sugar), which is your body’s main source of energy.
Glucose enters your bloodstream, which signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin helps glucose in your blood enter your muscle, fat, and liver cells so they can use it for energy or store it for later use. When glucose enters your cells and enters your bloodstream When levels fall, it signals your pancreas to stop producing insulin.
There are some new treatments for type 1 diabetes, including:
Lantidra
The first cellular therapy approved by the FDA for type 1 diabetes. It is for adults who have repeated episodes of severe hypoglycemia despite diabetes management. Lantidra is made from pancreatic cells from deceased donors.
teplizumab
An immunotherapy drug that may delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. It is sold under the brand name Tzield and is for people 8 years of age or older with stage 2 type 1 diabetes. Teplizumab is given via daily infusion for 12 days.
stem cell therapy
A promising new treatment involves introducing fresh islet cells derived from stem cells into the patient’s body. The goal is to restore the ability of the patients’ pancreas to produce insulin through these new islet cells.
Type 1 diabetes disease
According to CDC, type-1 diabetes is a metabolic disorder. It is also called insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes. This disease can occur at any age. However, mostly children become its victims. In this disease, the pancreas reduces or completely stops the production of insulin hormone. This hormone controls and regulates blood sugar in the body.
Why does Type 1 diabetes occur?
According to the CDC, type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system mistakenly damages the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This is an autoimmune disorder, which can also be passed from generation to generation, hence it is considered more dangerous. This is why doctors recommend improving daily routine and eating habits.
What are the symptoms of type-1 diabetes?
1. Sudden weight loss
2. Urine in bed while sleeping
3. Frequent urination
4. Blurred vision
5. Feeling thirsty again and again
6. Feeling very hungry
7. Feeling tired and weak very quickly
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Who is at risk for type 1 diabetes?
A lot of research is still needed about this type of diabetes. Similarly, very little information is available about its dangers or risk factors. However, researchers have identified some groups that have a higher risk of type 1 diabetes than others, such as:
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- Children whose parents both have diabetes
- Children of mothers suffering from gestational diabetes
- Children with pancreas-related infection, injury, or trauma
- people living in very cold areas
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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