What Is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which your immune system destroys insulin-making cells (beta cells) in your pancreas. That means your body can't make enough insulin or any ...
You’ve probably heard of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million Americans have diabetes — but the actual number might be ...
Some people use the term “type 3 diabetes” to describe Alzheimer’s disease. However, official health organizations do not accept this term, and most doctors do not use it for diagnostic purposes.