Juvenile Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enoughinsulin, or can't use insulinnormally. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. The body's immune system damages the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone.It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’tenter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia). High blood sugar can cause problems all over the body. It can damage blood vessels and nerves. It can harm the eyes, kidneys, and heart. It can also cause symptoms such as tiredness.