Tag: Type 1

  • Gaucher-Schlagenhaufer

    Gaucher-Schlagenhaufer Definition and Description of Gaucher-Schlagenhaufer Gaucher-Schlagenhaufer is a rare genetic disorder stemming from the deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase. This deficiency leads to the accumulation of harmful substances in various organs, particularly the spleen, liver, bones, and, in some cases, the brain. The disease can manifest in various forms, primarily categorized into Type 1…

  • Diabetes, Type 1

    Diabetes, Type 1 Definition and Description of Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 1 is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone essential for converting glucose (sugar), starches, and other food into energy. The immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This autoimmune…

  • Diabetes, Type 1: Children Living With the Disease

    Diabetes, Type 1: Children Living With the Disease Definition and Description of Diabetes, Type 1: Children Living With the Disease Diabetes type 1 is an autoimmune condition that primarily affects children and young adults. It occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This leads to little or…