Real life with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a form of diabetes mellitus that results from the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Those affected by this disorder have a challenging life, both in terms of health and social adjustments. Various "alternative medicine...
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description | Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a form of diabetes mellitus that results from the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Those affected by this disorder have a challenging life, both in terms of health and social adjustments. Various "alternative medicines" are offered to them in an effort to cure. Research has shown that good control over diabetes can be maintained through regular self-monitoring of blood glucose and frequent checking of diabetic complications. Here, I describe a female with T1DM and her journey with the disorder. |
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spelling | doaj.art-ca8bf29a9b6242eb9283021caf2bc9362022-12-22T02:31:03ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism2230-82102230-95002015-01-01197787910.4103/2230-8210.155410Real life with type 1 diabetes mellitusDeepak YagnikType 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a form of diabetes mellitus that results from the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Those affected by this disorder have a challenging life, both in terms of health and social adjustments. Various "alternative medicines" are offered to them in an effort to cure. Research has shown that good control over diabetes can be maintained through regular self-monitoring of blood glucose and frequent checking of diabetic complications. Here, I describe a female with T1DM and her journey with the disorder.http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2015;volume=19;issue=7;spage=78;epage=79;aulast=YagnikDiabetesquality of lifetype 1 diabetes |
spellingShingle | Deepak Yagnik Real life with type 1 diabetes mellitus Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diabetes quality of life type 1 diabetes |
title | Real life with type 1 diabetes mellitus |
title_full | Real life with type 1 diabetes mellitus |
title_fullStr | Real life with type 1 diabetes mellitus |
title_full_unstemmed | Real life with type 1 diabetes mellitus |
title_short | Real life with type 1 diabetes mellitus |
title_sort | real life with type 1 diabetes mellitus |
topic | Diabetes quality of life type 1 diabetes |
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