Type 1 Diabetes – What You Need to Know
The Mayo Clinic describes Type 1 Diabetes as “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.” What causes this disease?
There are several factors that may contribute to the onset, starting with genetics or viruses. It is chronic and cannot be “prevented.” There is no cure, but individuals can be taught how to mange this condition. The prospect for most individuals with diabetes (type 1) is very good as long as proper treatment is given and maintained.
Signs for type 1 diabetes can begin suddenly or gradually. They include:
extreme thirst
frequent urination
constant hunger
weight loss
unusual fatigue
blurred vision
It is best to make an appointment with your doctor after you notice any of the changes mentioned. With type 1 diabetes, individuals do not produce enough or in some cases, no insulin at all. As mentioned earlier, insulin is produced in the pancreas. In a healthy individual, the pancreas secretes insulin into the bloodstream. Thereafter, insulin spreads to each cell which, in turn, allows sugar (glucose) to spread to each cell as well.
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