Major Topics in Type 1 Diabetes

• Other Authors: Pedrosa Nunes, Kenia (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2015
• Subjects: Endocrinology; epidemiology, quality of life, laser, adolescents, diabetic retinopathy, cataract
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Type 1 diabetes (TD1) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in children and can occur at any age. Incidences of T1D have steadily increased worldwide, and it is largely considered an autoimmune disorder resulting from the specific destruction of pancreatic beta-cells producing insulin. Howev...