An autoimmune disease where pancreas produces little or no insulin due to destructions of insulin-producing cells by immune system. This leads to high levels of sugar (glucose) in bloodstream.
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A hormone that works with insulin to control blood sugar levels. It raises blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose.
Autoimmune disease: A condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part.