Type 1 diabetes: overview, diagnosis and risk factors

This first article in a series on type 1 diabetes explores its clinical features and diagnosis.

Abstract

An estimated 8% of people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. An autoimmune condition, it is primarily managed with insulin but can lead to a rapid deterioration in health and wellbeing. This article – one of two on type 1 diabetes – aims to make nurses aware of the clinical features of diabetes. It also explores how type 1 diabetes is diagnosed and outlines the risk factors, and considers some common myths about the condition.

Citation: Thorne J (2024) Type 1 diabetes: overview, diagnosis and risk factors. Nursing Times [online]; 120: 1.

Author: Jade Thorne is nurse practitioner for physical health, West London NHS Trust.