Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Definition: A subtype of DIABETES MELLITUS that is characterized by INSULIN deficiency. It is manifested by the sudden onset of severe HYPERGLYCEMIA, rapid progression to DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS, and DEATH unless treated with insulin. The disease may occur at any age, but is most common in childhood or adolescence.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): type 1 diabetes, insulin dependent diabetes, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, type 1 diabetes mellitus, IDDM, type I diabetes, type I diabetes mellitus

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