articleDiabetes CareJun 12, 2014BRONZE OA

Type 1 Diabetes Through the Life Span: A Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association

JLJane L. ChiangMSM. Sue KirkmanLMLori M. LaffelALAnne L. PetersOBon behalf of the Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook Authors

American Diabetes Association · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by an immune-mediated depletion of b-cells that results in lifelong dependence on exogenous insulin. While both type 1 and type 2 diabetes result in hyperglycemia, the pathophysiology and etiology of the diseases are distinct and require us to consider each type of diabetes independently. As such, this position statement summarizes available data specific to the comprehensive care of individuals with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to enhance our ability to recognize and manage type 1 diabetes, to prevent its associated complications, and to eventually cure and prevent this disease.

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  • Medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Position statement
  • Life span
  • Association (psychology)
  • Statement (logic)
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Gerontology
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