"Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas". OK, now that the terminology is out of the way, lets take a look at this deadly disease.
What are some of the symptoms?
Type 1 diabetes has the same symptoms of diabetes type 2. That is why it is sometimes confused with type 2. They are:
* Increased Thirst * frequent urination * hunger of increasing * blurred vision * tiredness/fatigue * weight loss
So what's the difference between type 1 and type 2? With diabetes mellitus type 1, little or no insulin is produced by the pancreas (the hormone needed to convert sugar into energy.) The only way to replace it is from insulin injections.
With type 2 diabetes, the body is resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough to convert sugar into energy.
How to test for diabetes type 1?
Doctors test for type 1 diabetes using the dosage of C-peptide (measures the body's production of insulin).
How do you treat diabetes mellitus type 1?
Treatment includes not only insulin injections and blood sugar control, but eating right and regular exercise. Pancreas transplantation is the only cure known potential for those with type 1 diabetes.
How can I manage my diabetes?
* Schedule an annual physical * keep an eye on your feet for sores/regular examinations timetable is infections * maintain blood pressure * maintain healthy teeth. Brush at least twice a day will keep your up-to-date vaccinations (flu like) * maintain low cholesterol
Diabetes mellitus type 1 most often begins in infancy (otherwise known as "juvenile diabetes.") But in reality it can develop at any age, even in adulthood.
What are some of the symptoms?
Type 1 diabetes has the same symptoms of diabetes type 2. That is why it is sometimes confused with type 2. They are:
* Increased Thirst * frequent urination * hunger of increasing * blurred vision * tiredness/fatigue * weight loss
So what's the difference between type 1 and type 2? With diabetes mellitus type 1, little or no insulin is produced by the pancreas (the hormone needed to convert sugar into energy.) The only way to replace it is from insulin injections.
With type 2 diabetes, the body is resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough to convert sugar into energy.
How to test for diabetes type 1?
Doctors test for type 1 diabetes using the dosage of C-peptide (measures the body's production of insulin).
How do you treat diabetes mellitus type 1?
Treatment includes not only insulin injections and blood sugar control, but eating right and regular exercise. Pancreas transplantation is the only cure known potential for those with type 1 diabetes.
How can I manage my diabetes?
* Schedule an annual physical * keep an eye on your feet for sores/regular examinations timetable is infections * maintain blood pressure * maintain healthy teeth. Brush at least twice a day will keep your up-to-date vaccinations (flu like) * maintain low cholesterol
Diabetes mellitus type 1 most often begins in infancy (otherwise known as "juvenile diabetes.") But in reality it can develop at any age, even in adulthood.
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