Description
DIABETES TYPE 1
DEFINITION
Type 1 Diabetes, once known as juvenile Diabetes or insulin-dependent Diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. The far more common Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough insulin.
Various factors may contribute to type 1 Diabetes, including genetics and exposure to certain viruses. Although type 1 Diabetes usually appears during childhood or adolescence, it also can begin in adults.
Despite active research, type 1 Diabetes has no cure. But it can be managed. With proper treatment, people with type 1 Diabetes can expect to live longer, healthier lives than did people with type 1 Diabetes in the past.
SYMPTOMS
Type 1 Diabetes signs and symptoms can come on quickly and may include:
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Bedwetting in children who previously didn’t wet the bed during the night
Extreme hunger
Unintended weight loss
Irritability and other mood changes
Fatigue and weakness
Blurred vision
In females, a vaginal yeast infection
When to see a doctor
Consult your doctor if you n
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