There is nothing anyone can do to prevent T1D. Presently, there is no known cure.
Type 1 diabetes (sometimes known as juvenile diabetes) affects children and adults, though people can be diagnosed at any age.
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.
While insulin therapy keeps people with T1D alive and can help keep blood-glucose levels within recommended range, it is not a cure.
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