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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells resulting in absolute insulin deficiency.

Also: Insulin-dependent diabetes, T1DM

Usually diagnosed in childhood or young adulthood, T1DM accounts for ~5 to 10% of all diabetes. Requires lifelong insulin therapy via multiple daily injections or pump. MNT centers on insulin-to-carbohydrate ratios, correction factors, carbohydrate counting, and prevention of hypoglycemia, DKA, and long-term microvascular and macrovascular complications.

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  • Krause and Mahan's Food and the Nutrition Care Process, 16th ed. — Chapter 30

    Usually diagnosed in childhood or young adulthood, T1DM accounts for ~5 to 10% of all diabetes. Requires lifelong insulin therapy via multiple daily injections or pump. MNT centers on insulin-to-carbohydrate ratios, correction factors, carbohydrate counting, and prevention of hypoglycemia, DKA, and long-term microvascular and macrovascular complications.

Related terms

Carbohydrate Counting, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus