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Common Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
By: John Richmond
Though typically diagnosed in children and young adults, Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as childhood, juvenile, or Insulin-dependent diabetes, is not just a childhood problem. Type 1 diabetes is very serious, but those with the disease can live long, healthy lives. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that results in the permanent destruction of insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any time, but it usually starts in those younger than 30. The following are typical type 1 diabetes symptoms:
Thirst: Excessive thirst is a common symptom of type 1 diabetes. High sugar levels cause dilution of the blood. The body then attempts to reverse this by telling the brain to dilute the blood, which translates into thirst. The body encourages more water consumption to dilute the blood sugar back to acceptable levels and to make up for the water lost by excessive urination.
Frequent urination: This symptom may be more noticeable at night. Frequent urination can lead to excessive thirst. There can be other health conditions that cause this symptom and they are all worth looking into.
Extreme hunger: Hunger that is not satisfied even after consuming a large meal because, without insulin, the glucose produced from carbohydrates in your food never reaches your body's energy-starved tissues.
Weight loss: Even though a patient is eating more they are losing weight, perhaps rapidly. This happens because the body loses fat and muscle muscle when attempting to supply fuel to the body's cells.
Fatigue: You may feel tired and irritable. This type 1 diabetes symptom is the result of sugar deprivation.
Blurred vision: Excessive blood sugar causes depletion of fluid in the lenses of the eyes effecting the ability to focus.
Nausea and vomiting: High blood sugar causes this type 1 diabetes symptom.
Type I Diabetes is no longer considered as juvenile-onset, childhood or juvenile diabetes as it once was. Be sure to consult your doctor if you're concerned about diabetes or if you notice any type 1 diabetes symptoms.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 September 2008 )
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