Open AccessReal life with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Author(s) -
Deepak Yagnik
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.155410
Subject(s) - medicine , type 1 diabetes , diabetes mellitus , type 2 diabetes mellitus , metabolic disorder , insulin , intensive care medicine , pancreas , artificial pancreas , pediatrics , endocrinology
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.