An autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Previously known as juvenile diabetes, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence but can develop in adults. Requires lifelong insulin therapy.

• 1Hormone level testing
• 2Imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound)
• 3Stimulation/suppression tests
• 4Autoantibody testing
• 5Genetic testing

Generally excellent with proper hormone replacement or suppression. Lifelong monitoring typically required. Complications preventable with good control.

• Screening for at-risk individuals
• Iodine sufficiency
• Avoidance of trigger medications
• Genetic counseling
• Lifestyle modifications