Topic
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
What it is, what causes it, and how it affects the body.
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
In Type 1 diabetes the body stops making insulin altogether. Here is what that actually means, why it happens, and why insulin becomes essential.
Why the Immune System Attacks
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition. Here is what that actually means, what is known about the likely causes, and what is still unknown.
Nothing You Did Caused This
Families often carry guilt after a Type 1 diagnosis, and relatives often assign it. Neither is warranted — here is why, stated plainly and clearly.
Type 1 vs Type 2: Why It Matters
The two conditions share a name and little else. Getting the distinction right changes the treatment, and getting it wrong is genuinely dangerous.
Type 1 Diabetes in India: The Numbers
India has one of the world's largest populations of children with Type 1 diabetes, and the cost of that care falls mostly on families themselves.