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Type 1 Diabetes : This type of diabetes begins in childhood and develops rapidly It is an autoimmune disease(i.e the body attacks and destroys insulin producing cells in the pancreas) Thus insulin is not produced which is a hormone necessary to convert food into energy. In Type 1 diabetes children may also develop rheumatoid arthritis,thyroid disorders,insufficient adrenal 5-10% of total diabetes population are type 1 diabetic The type 1 diabetes symptoms are polyurea,excessive thirst,bed wetting,excess hunger,fatigue,weight loss They should undergo HbA1C(gives  blood sugar value for last 60-90 days),cholesterol,vitamin d status,microalbumin test and eye examination These tests helps to precvent long term complications like nerve damage,kidney failure,heart diseases,blindness Type 1 diabetics are insulin dependants Educating about diabetes is more important like treatment Along with insulin injecting techniques they should learn self blood glucose monitoring also.It helps t