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Rising Costs Of Insulin And Effects Of Self-Management In Type 1 Diabetes, Justine Yadao
Rising Costs Of Insulin And Effects Of Self-Management In Type 1 Diabetes, Justine Yadao
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Background
Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes is a chronic condition where the pancreas may not be able to produce little to no insulin. This type of diabetes can be attributed to some factors such as age, family history, environmental factors or types of viruses. It is seen more often in children or adolescence but can develop in adults, averaging approximately 5-10% of the population.
Insulin is a type of hormone produced in the pancreas naturally or can be manufactured in the laboratory. People with Type 1 Diabetes need insulin from an exogenous source to …