Type 1 diabetes is a less common form of diabetes than type 2 diabetes. Ten to 15 out of 100 people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes, looking after your diabetes is important for good health. It can reduce your risk of developing diabetes-related complications, such as damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels. Read more in our fact sheet. Understanding type 1 diabetes fact sheet If you have type 1 diabetes, looking after your diabetes is important for good health. It can reduce your risk of developing diabetes-related complications. Available in other languages Download now
