New evidence for role of specific virus causing type 1 diabetes
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 11:00
in Health & Medicine
Type 1 diabetes is a disease caused by the destruction of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It is often diagnosed in childhood and requires life-long treatment with daily insulin injections. It is associated with an increased risk for long-term complications which decrease the quality of life and average life-expectancy.