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Juvenile Diabetes Primarily Found in Children, Adolescents

Approximately 80 people every day are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, according to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation  (JDRF). Type 1 diabetes is also known as juvenile diabetes because it is usually first diagnosed in children, adolescents and young adults. Nonetheless, this disease can be found at any age, and it is a lifelong condition that requires close daily management. Improperly treated juvenile diabetes could have devastating consequences. Here is a guide to understanding the basics of juvenile diabetes:Overview A hand-sized organ called the pancreas regulates the body’s blood sugar levels by producing the hormone insulin. When a person has type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks the pancreas and causes it to stop producing insulin. Insulin helps the body process glucose, which is basically energy from food. Without insulin, the glucose would be left in the blood, where it can be toxic. To avoid the dangerous effects of rampant glucose, people with type 1 ...

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