An Introduction to Type 1 Diabetes
An Introduction to Type 1 Diabetes: The facts you should know
Traditionally thought to be a quite uncommon disease, Type I diabetes affects about one out of every 250 people, both adults and children, living in the United States today. Although the designation "juvenile" has long been associated with this type of the disease, as in Type I juvenile onset diabetes, the illness may actually occur at any time in life, and appears equally among both men and women.
There are thousands things that can go wrong with your body. Consider this short list:
11 beta hydroxylase deficiency - Bone dysplasia corpus callosum agenesis - Foix-Alajouanine syndrome - Arterial tortuosity - Dentin dysplasia sclerotic bones - Cat-scratch disease - Equinophobia - Frontonasal dysplasia klippel feil syndrome - Arnold Stickler Bourne syndrome
Fortunately, even most doctors have not heard of some of these. But even though it is considered fairly uncommon, you probably know someone with Type I Diabetes.
Symptoms
While the signs of Type I diabetes tend to be subtle in most cases, if not treated, they will eventually become really quite severe. Some of the most common symptoms include:
Blurry vision - Frequent skin, vaginal, or urinary tract infections - Dry mouth, even after drinking - Increased thirst
Several serious symptoms and signs associated with Type I diabetes that mandate an emergent need for medical attention may include:
Abdominal pain Rapid breathing and heart rate Shaking, trembling Confusion Fruity or sweet smelling breath Loss of consciousness, rarely in extreme cases
Causes
Scientists still aren't aware of many of the factors causing one to have Type I diabetes. However, they do know that a susceptibility to the condition may be inherited from one or both parents. Researchers have discovered that juvenile onset diabetes may also be caused by something in the environment that causes an adverse reaction within the body's immune system. But, they are not sure as to the exact origins of these possible triggers.
Diagnosis
For an accurate diagnosis of Type I diabetes, a family doctor must check for high blood sugar levels by performing a blood test, or also testing for the presence of glucose in the urine. Currently, there is no way to test for impending Type I diabetes, or any way to prevent one from developing this type of diabetes.
Treatment
There are many people, of all ages, who enjoy long, healthy lives despite having Type I diabetes. It's imperative to keep blood sugar levels within their normal range, which may be achieved by eating the right foods, getting enough exercise, and having insulin therapy on a regular basis. Anyone with this disease is require to have insulin injections in order to properly manage their blood sugar level, which will also have to be tested regularly.
Without treatment, Type I diabetes may cause or evolve into several serious conditions, some of which may be life-threatening. Kidney damage is a quite common problem in those with Type I diabetes with a condition known as nephropathy. Other possible complications include retinopathy, which causes a loss of vision, poor blood circulation, nerve damage, heart diseaseand instestinal problems which may also result without medical treatment.
Although a serious disease, juvenile onset diabetes is a disease that can still be successfully managed with the right medical care.
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