| Front | What kind of problem is type 1 diabetes considered? |
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| Back | It is considered an autoimmune problem, because the body becomes allergic to, and, therefore, destroys the insulin-producing cells of the endocrine glands in the pancreas. |
Tags: 17, emergencies, endocrine, hematologic
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