How many people are affected by type 1 diabetes?
Approximately 5% of people with diabetes have type 1, which is when the body produces very little or no insulin. It was previously called juvenile diabetes and usually affects children and young adults.
Sources:
http://www.diabetes.org/research-and-practice/we-are-research-leaders/type-1-research-highlights/
http://www.diabetes.org/research-and-practice/we-are-research-leaders/type-1-research-highlights/
LBL019054 Rev002
Related articles
Is type 1 diabetes (T1D) genetic or hereditary?
Is type 1 diabetes hereditary? Learn about the genetics, family history and environmental factors contributing to type 1 diabetes (T1D) onset and susceptibility.
T1D vs. T2D: What Is the Difference?
Although both Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 diabetes (T2D) are chronic diseases that relate to how your body produces and uses insulin, they are very different.
Is diabetes a disease?
Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases that are characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels, resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.