Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine; in simple terms, to wee when you don't intend to. It is the inability to hold urine in the bladder because voluntary control over the urinary sphincter is either lost or weakened.
By Mayo Clinic Staff. The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. In most people with type 1 diabetes, the body's own immune system â which normally fights harmful bacteria and viruses â mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing (islet) cells in the pancreas.
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, causing high blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone your body uses to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although genetics and environmental factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise, appear to play roles.