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What is Type 1 diabetes?

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Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys the insulin-making cells of the pancreas, so the body makes little or no insulin.

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In plain words

The NIDDK explains that most people with type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day to manage blood sugar and stay alive.

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Why it matters

Type 1 diabetes changes the safety picture for GLP-1 medicines and requires specialist oversight.

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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys the insulin-making cells of the pancreas, so the body makes little or no insul

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