Diabetes mellitus type 1 According to the current definition, two fasting glucose measurements above 126 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l) is considered diagnostic for diabetes mellitus. In type 1, pancreatic beta cells in the islets of Langerhans are destroyed, decreasing endogenous insulin production. This distinguishes type 1's origin from type 2. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance, while type 1 diabetes is characterized by insulin deficiency, generally without insulin resistance. Another hallmark of type 1 diabetes is islet autoreactivity, which is generally measured by the presence of autoantibodies directed towards the beta cells. The appearance of diabetes-related autoantibodies has been shown to be able
Type 1 Diabetes Association Type 1 Diabetes Association The Type 1 Diabetes Association (T1DA) is a US nonprofit charity providing type 1 diabetes information, advocacy, and resources. The Type 1 Diabetes Association was founded in 2007 by Jon Strishak, a Type 1 diabetic marathon runner. The mission of the Type 1 Diabetes Association is to improve the quality of life for those living with type 1 diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the Type 1 Diabetes Association seeks to raises awareness of Type 1 diabetes issues by educating communities on related issues, encourages type 1 diabetics to live a more healthy and active lifestyle and