Endocrine & metabolic · UKMLA & AKT
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise type 1 diabetes mellitus — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- T1DM is an autoimmune condition causing absolute insulin deficiency through destruction of pancreatic beta cells. Accounts for 5-10% of all diabetes; peak incidence age 10-14 years.
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