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7. Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects the pancreas. Specifically, it destroys the beta cells in this small organ that produce insulin, allowing the blood glucose to get dangerously high.

Early symptoms of diabetes usually appear in childhood and include extreme thirst, excessive urination, weight loss, and fatigue. These symptoms can develop slowly or appear quickly.

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