Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes is less common than type 2 diabetes, which is often associated with lifestyle factors such as obesity and physical inactivity.
The prevalence of type 1 diabetes varies by country and region. According to the International Diabetes Federation, an estimated 1.1 million children and adolescents under the age of 20 worldwide have type 1 diabetes.
It’s important to note that while type 1 diabetes is more commonly diagnosed in children and young adults, it can also occur in adults. Today, type I diabetes is treated through regular injections of recombinant insulin.
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