What Is Type 1 Diabetes?

The president and CEO of transportation and logistics company Tri-National Inc., Robert Rogulic oversees a management team whose combined experience exceeds 90 years. Under Robert Rogulic’s leadership, Tri-National Inc. was named a Logistic Provider of Excellence by Johnson Controls. Tri-National Inc. also donates more than $10,000 annually to the Kilo Foundation for diabetes research.

Since 1972, the Kilo Foundation has funded ongoing research into diabetes, striving to develop medications and interventions to reduce complications associated with the disease. Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a metabolic disease where the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin, resulting in the body’s inability to regulate blood sugar levels. In the United States, 1 to 3 million people are affected, accounting for 5 to 10 percent of all diabetes cases.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes include dry mouth, increased hunger and thirst, and excessive urination, as well as weight loss, fatigue, and other unusual behavior. Individuals with Type 1 diabetes must carefully monitor glucose levels and inject insulin several times a day, in addition to managing diet and exercise habits.