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Understanding type 1 diabetes fact sheet

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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.

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Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.

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