Type 1 diabetes, which affects an estimated 10% of people with diabetes, is a chronic disorder, whereby the insulin producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed, rendering the body unable to make any insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows glucose, which comes from the food we eat, to convert into energy by passing it to the body\u2019s cells.<\/p>\n
Since with type 1 diabetes the body cannot convert glucose into energy due to the lack of insulin, the sugar is left circulating in the blood. This leads to high blood sugar levels which can result in health complications.<\/p>\n
King\u2019s Type 1 Diabetes Clinic is led by UK Trained Expert Endocrinologists & Diabetologists with years of experience who use evidence-based medicine to treat and manage type 1 diabetes with the goal of preventing severe complications that may be brought on by the condition.<\/p>\n
It is highly recommended you visit one of our endocrinologists or diabetologists at King\u2019s is your experience the symptoms listed below:<\/p>\n
If you experience the above symptoms and you suspect that you may have type 1 diabetes, then it is important to see an endocrinologist or diabetologist in order to get a definitive diagnosis. When you visit the doctor, he\/she will:<\/p>\n
Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes, has no known cure. The treatment of type 1 diabetes focuses on management of the condition by keeping your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible through the use of insulin to lower blood sugar to normal levels, lifestyle changes and a healthy diet that is recommended by a medical dietician or diabetologist.<\/p>\n
If type 1 diabetes is not controlled or managed well, it may lead to complications which include:<\/p>\n
If you have type 1 diabetes, there are recommended steps that you can take to minimise the risk of developing complications as a result of the disease. These include:<\/p>\n