US Medical Term · conditions
Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes tipo 1
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Type 1 Diabetes |
| Spanish (Español) | Diabetes tipo 1 |
| Chinese (中文) | 第一型糖尿病 |
| Korean (한국어) | 제1형 당뇨병 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bệnh tiểu đường loại 1 |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Type 1 na Diyabetes |
| Portuguese (Português) | Diabetes tipo 1 |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เบาหวานชนิดที่ 1 |
| Japanese (日本語) | 1型糖尿病 |
What it means
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, blood sugar rises to dangerous levels. It is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, though it can appear at any age. Symptoms include extreme thirst, frequent urination, unintended weight loss, and fatigue. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day to survive. There is no cure, but with proper management including insulin therapy, blood sugar monitoring, and careful diet, people can live full and healthy lives.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have type 1 diabetes and rely on insulin injections every day to control my blood sugar.
Tengo diabetes tipo 1 y dependo de inyecciones de insulina todos los días para controlar mi azúcar en sangre.
I need a prior authorization for my insulin pump supplies.
Necesito una autorización previa para los suministros de mi bomba de insulina.
Can you check whether my plan covers continuous glucose monitoring for type 1 diabetes?
¿Puede verificar si mi plan cubre el monitoreo continuo de glucosa para la diabetes tipo 1?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
E10 Type 1 diabetes mellitusRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026