2014/06/12 by Jane L. Chiang, M. Sue Kirkman, Lori M. Laffel +2 · 1 citation
Medicine · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Diabetes Management and Research #Pancreatic function and diabetes #Diabetes and associated disorders #Medicine #Diabetes mellitus #Position statement #Life span #Association (psychology) #Statement (logic) #Type 1 diabetes #Gerontology #Internal medicine #Endocrinology #Family medicine
paper · pdf · doi:10.2337/dc14-1140
openalex publication_date 2014/06/12 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by an immune-mediated depletion of b-cells that results in lifelong dependence on exogenous insulin. While both type 1 and type 2 diabetes result in hyperglycemia, the pathophysiology and etiology of the diseases are distinct and require us to consider each type of diabetes independently. As such, this position statement summarizes available data specific to the comprehensive care of individuals with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to enhance our ability to recognize and manage type 1 diabetes, to prevent its associated complications, and to eventually cure and prevent this disease.