Type 1 diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not make enough insulin to meet daily needs. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body convert food into energy. Without insulin, glucose (sugar) from the food you eat cannot enter cells and glucose builds up in the blood. Your body tissue becomes starved for energy.
Type 1 diabetes usually begins in children and young adults. If type 1 diabetes is not treated effectively, long-term, high blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels, heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and other tissues.
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