Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
Being thirsty, urinating a lot, feeling
hungry or tired frequently, losing weight without the intention to
lose weight, experiencing sores that do not heal properly, noticing
that you have dry and itchy skin, experiencing tingling in your
feet or losing the feeling in your feet, and experiencing blurry
vision.
Type 1 Diabetes is also called Insulin-dependent diabetes or
Juvenile diabetes. Being diabetic means that your blood glucose, or
blood sugar, can be too high at times. Those who have been
diagnosed as being Type 1 diabetic, have pancreas that do not
manufacture enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that the body uses
to help the glucose to be absorbed into your cells of the body
where they can be utilized as energy. If your body does not
manufacture insulin or enough insulin than the glucose just stays
in the blood and is not able to be used by the cells of your body.
Over time high levels of blood sugar (glucose) can lead to serious
health issues such as problems with vision, heart, kidneys, nerves,
and your teeth and gums.
Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes are:
Being thirsty, urinating a lot, feeling hungry or tired
frequently, losing weight without the intention to lose weight,
experiencing sores that do not heal properly, noticing that you
have dry and itchy skin, experiencing tingling in your feet or
losing the feeling in your feet, and experiencing blurry
vision.
Diabetes is diagnosed by a blood test.
Individuals who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes need to
check their blood sugars levels often, give themselves insulin
shots, or use a insulin pump, exercise on a regular basis, follow a
healthy eating plan, and also have regular doctor checkups.
You should contact your eye doctor immediately if you notice blurred vision that lasts longer than 2 days, you suddenly lose vision in one or both eyes, or you see black spots, cobwebs or flashing lights (that are not really there).
Caring for your feet when you are diabetic:
If your blood vessels in your feet are damaged you will not be able to receive adequate amounts of blood in your feet. Damage to blood vessels in your feet can cause you to experience numbness or painful tingling in your feet. A lack of blood supply can compromise your ability to fight off infection in your feet.
Diabetes Information
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Type 1 diabetes is the second most common chronic disease in
children. There are approximately 13,000 new cases of type 1
diabetes diagnosed each year in the United States. The typical age
of onset of type 1 diabetes is age 14. It can occur at any age but
is usually first diagnosed in children and teens or young
adults.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. The immune system
attacks the beta cells in the pancreas. The result of this attack
is that the pancreas does not make enough insulin. Insulin is
needed to help use the blood sugar (glucose) in our bloodstream.
Without the glucose, our cells become starved for energy.
Proper diet, exercise and home blood sugar monitoring are how
those with type 1 diabetes manage the disease.
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease that can be effectively
managed with insulin and a healthy lifestyle that includes proper
nutrition and adequate daily exercise.
It is important that individuals with type 1 diabetes understand
the disease and learn how to effectively live with the disease in
such a way that they are in control of the disease.
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