I have been suffering from type 1 diabetes mellitus for 29 years. Is there any permanent cure for Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
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As you might be aware, Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a genetic disorder. This means that there is a lifelong deficiency of insulin in the body, and it can only be compensated with external sources of insulin.
Currently, science has no permanent cure for Type 1 diabetes mellitus, which is why it is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
However, medical science has progressed such that you can always maintain blood sugar levels by taking anti-diabetic medicines, which are not harmful and have minimal side effects. Further, a customised diet from a nutritionist and active lifestyle help to regulate sugar levels.
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