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 mellitus, type 1 diabetes mellitus, insulin dependent diabetes, insulin-dependent diabetic, insulin-dependent diabetes, insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus, IDDM

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