type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. in type 1 diabetes the body does not produce insulin. insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. only 5% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease. with the help of insulin therapy and other treatments even young children with type 1 diabetes can learn to manage their condition and live long healthy happy lives. if you have or know a child who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes you may also be interested in our book
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