title: Type 1 diabetes: fewer complications with intensive insulin therapy.
abstract: Extended follow-up of participants in the "DCCT" trial showed that, in type 1 diabetes, aiming for near-physiological blood glucose concentrations from the start of therapy reduces the risk of diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular complications and renal impairment.
mesh_terms: D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin