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Type 1 Diabetes Facts
There is nothing anyone can do to prevent T1D. Presently, there is no known cure.
Who T1D affects
Type 1 diabetes (sometimes known as juvenile diabetes) affects children and adults, though people can be diagnosed at any age.
How T1D is managed
Type 1 diabetes is a 24/7 disease that requires constant management. People with T1D continuously and carefully balance insulin intake with eating, exercise and other activities.
Insulin is not a cure
While insulin therapy keeps people with T1D alive and can help keep blood-glucose levels within recommended range, it is not a cure.
WARNING SIGNS
Drowsiness/Lethargy, Extreme Thirst, Frequent Urination, Fruity Breath Odor, and Increased Appetite
18,000
Children Diagnosed Yearly
5 Million
Expected T1D cases by 2050
$16,752
in yearly medical costs
30%
inpatient hospital care
21%
Increase in T1D prevalence in people under age 20