Type 1 Diabetes

The other specific types of diabetes are less common and can be broadly classed as genetic, exocrine pancreatic, endocrine, and drug-induced causes. A more comprehensive breakdown is provided in Table 1.2 and the more common types are discussed briefly later.

New study focuses on isolated islets of Langerhans.

Female, 28 years of age, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 25. She was taught to manage her diabetes with a basal/bolus insulin regimen and meal plan prescribed by health care team. She was taught she could eat anything she wanted as long as she covered her carbs with rapid-acting insulin. Her glucose was in control, but she gained 50 pounds over the first year. She then attributed her weight gain to taking insulin, so she would not take enough insulin to cover her glucose levels.

Type 1 indicates the processes of β-cell destruction that may ultimately lead to diabetes in which insulin is required for survival in order to prevent the development of ketoacidosis, coma, and death.

A critical requirement for orderly epidemiologic, genetic and clinical research, and indeed for the management of diabetes mellitus and other forms of glucose intolerance is an appropriate classification system. Furthermore, a hallmark in the process of understanding the etiology of a disease and studying its natural history is the ability to identify and differentiate its various forms and place them into a rational etiopathologic framework.

New technique may lead to novel treatment options for type 1 diabetes patients.

Findings suggest that helping patients respond effectively to eating disorder symptoms might decrease insulin restriction.

Findings suggest treatment may reduce urine albumin creatinine ratio in T1DM.

Using closed-loop system maintained better overnight glucose control.

Closed-loop system at home over 12 weeks feasible in type 1 patients.