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Type 1 diabetes: current concepts in epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical care, and research.
Current problems in pediatric and adolescent health care - 1 Jan 2000
Gan Mary Joyce, Albanese-O'Neill Anastasia, Haller Michael J
Abstract excerpt
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease mediated by a combination of genetic and environmental triggers resulting in lymphocytic infiltration of pancreatic islets, destruction of beta cells, and lifelong dependency on exogenous insulin. Although T1D is prevalent (1 in 300) and its incidence is steadily increasing worldwide (3% per year), the exact gene-environment interactions precipitating the disease...
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