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In _____________ diabetes, the immune system does not function properly, and it destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. This means that the pancreas will not make the insulin it needs (or enough insulin) to break down the foods eaten.

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In type 1 diabetes, the immune system does not function properly, and it destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. This means that the pancreas will not make the insulin it needs (or enough insulin) to break down the foods eaten.

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Type 1 Diabetes

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In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas will not produce the insulin needed to break down the food eaten.

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