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W. Patrick Zeller MD
Endocrinologist
Academic Endocrine, Metabolism & Nutrition, Inc.
Wheaton, IL
Dr. Zeller is a member of the EndocrineWeb Editorial Board.

EndocrineWeb.com Articles Reviewed by W. Patrick Zeller MD

Type 1 Diabetes Risk Factors
There are several risk factors that increase your likelihood of developing type 1 diabetes. You must have a genetic susceptibility to diabetes, but there are other factors that can trigger diabetes. Learn the most common type 1 diabetes risk factors.
Type 1 Diabetes Prevention
Right now, there’s no way to prevent type 1 diabetes. Researchers are hard at work, though, understanding what causes type 1 diabetes and how we can prevent it.
Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin
Taking insulin is an absolutely necessary treatment for people who have type 1 diabetes. Learn about the different types of insulin, where to inject it, and the best methods for insulin delivery. Explains insulin pumps.
Type 1 Diabetes Complications
Without good blood glucose control, type 1 diabetes can lead to complications: ketoacidosis, eye problems (retinopathy), nerve problems (neuropathy), kidney disease, and heart disease. But you can prevent short- and long-term complications.
Type 1 Diabetes Causes
Researchers aren’t entirely sure what causes type 1 diabetes, but they know that genes play a role, as do viral infections. Whatever triggers its development, type 1 diabetes involves the destruction of beta cells, which produce insulin.
Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
The symptoms and signs of type 1 diabetes generally develop suddenly. If you or your child has several of the symptoms listed here, including extreme tiredness and thirst, make an appointment with the doctor to be tested for diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes Overview
With type 1 diabetes, your body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone insulin, and without that, your body can’t use glucose appropriately, leading to many complications. Basic explanation of type 1 and introduction to article series.