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Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults - but can happen at any age. It is a disease in which the body stops producing insulin. Insulin is a hormone, made by the pancreas, that is needed to move sugar (glucose) out of the bloodstream and into the cells for energy.

Type 1 diabetes can happen suddenly. If you are experiencing unexplained weight loss, frequent thirst and urination, and nausea or vomiting, it is important that you seek medical attention.

Treatment for type 1 diabetes always includes insulin. It is necessary to replace the missing hormone to successfully manage this disease. Type 1 diabetes can be very scary and is serious - but wonderful tools are available to help you live a long, healthy, and happy life.