Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition (or sometimes unknown cause) where the pancreas no longer secretes enough
insulin to control blood sugars.
While it is known to occur in children, it can actually occur at any age / stage of life.
It is usually detected through symptoms that include weight loss, thirst, excessive urination, abdominal pain, fatigue, infections, and then by blood tests checking sugar levels, antibodies, and insulin levels in the blood.