Diabetes type I affects children and adolescents, who often find difficulties adapting to this lifelong chronic disease. The main challenge faced is getting children and parents to accept that the treatment of this disease depends greatly on insulin injections. Patients with diabetes type I suffer from pancreatic insufficiency, meaning that the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, thus preventing blood sugar (glucose) from entering cells and producing energy. The disease also requires periodic monitoring of the blood sugar levels, especially knowing that children affected by diabetes type I are more prone to sudden imbalances which could have serious complications and long-term side effects. As such, MSF gives special attention to this category of patients and is further developing its programs to better cater to their needs.