Patho
- Beta cells of pancreas DO NOT make insulin.
- No insulin to bring glucose into cells.
- Cells use alternative energy: fat and proteinÂ
Causes
- Autoimmune
- Genetic
- Unknown
- Diagnosed in childhood
- or teen years
- Abrupt onset
- Happens suddenly
Treatment
- Insulin and only insulin
- Oral medications will not work. Only life-long insulin
- Remember that pancreas does not produce insulin and insulin must be injected
