Former term for insulin-dependent or type I diabetes.
A condition that usually occurs in children and young adults, and causes your body to make little or no insulin. Juvenile diabetes is now called type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes mellitus is a medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels), especially after eating. All types of diabetes mellitus share similar symptoms and complications at advanced stages. Hyperglycemia itself can lead to dehydration and ketoacidosis. ...