# Type 1 Diabetes

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## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Juvenile Diabetes

**Alternative Labels:**

- Autoimmune Pancreatic Disease

## Definition

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to high blood glucose levels. It typically develops in children and young adults and requires lifelong insulin therapy for management.

## Sub Class Of

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