Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body stops producing insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. It usually appears in childhood or youth and requires lifelong follow-up.
Common symptoms:
- Thirst and needing to urinate more than usual
- Constant hunger and weight loss
- Fatigue and blurred vision
When should you see a doctor? With intense thirst, unexplained weight loss, or a great deal of fatigue, especially in children and young people, a prompt evaluation is advisable.
Which specialist manages it? Type 1 diabetes is managed by the endocrinologist, and in children by the pediatric endocrinologist or the pediatrician, with support from the dietitian. Professional follow-up helps you understand the disease and live with it in a calmer way.
Data on 3,090 doctors who treat type 1 diabetes
Which specialist treats type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes should be evaluated by an endocrinologist, and an internal medicine physician, a diabetes specialist, or a general practitioner can also provide follow-up; in children a pediatric endocrinologist or a pediatrician is involved. You can book with the right specialist if you or your child have excessive thirst, sudden weight loss, or fatigue. Specialized management is essential from diagnosis onward.
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Doctors specialized in type 1 diabetes
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Victor Hugo Santos Diego
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Ariana Carrasco
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body stops producing insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. It usually appears in childhood or youth and requires lifelong follow-up.
Which doctor treats type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes should be evaluated by an endocrinologist, and an internal medicine physician, a diabetes specialist, or a general practitioner can also provide follow-up; in children a pediatric endocrinologist or a pediatrician is involved. You can book with the right specialist if you or your child have excessive thirst, sudden weight loss, or fatigue. Specialized management is essential from diagnosis onward.