December 26, 2009
Reasons, Signs And Treatments For Type 1 Diabetes
In some people the pancreas are unable to function effectively so they don't produce sufficient insulin. This condition is referred to as type 1 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the sugar enters the bloodstream rather than cells. This creates a shortage of various nutrients in the cell and the cells are made to extract these nutrients from other body parts.
There is no no such specific cause of type 1 diabetes. At times , the immunological system is activated thanks to a toxin or a pathogen. The immune system then by mistake attacks the pancreas and destroys the beta cells leading to diabetes. Though diabetes can occur at any age, it usually starts under the age of twenty.
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes include boosted thirst, increased hunger [ even after eating ], dry mouth, revulsion, vomiting, frequent passage of urine, reduced weight, fatigue, blurred vision, labored breathing and frequent infections of the skin, urinary tract or vagina.
The extreme warning signs of the illness include intestinal pain, shaking, confusion, rapid breathing and fruity smell of the breath.
If you notice any of the symptoms of Diabetes type one, get a sugar level check done immediately. Also, you must get a pee check done to figure out the number of glucose or ketone bodies present.
Not curing type 1 diabetes with an acceptable treatment can lead to serious health Problems such as damage to kidneys and nerves and retinopathy.
Retinopathy is the loss of vision. It happens in more than 75% of adults who have diabetes for over 10 years. You should control your sugar intake, lower your blood pressure and regulate fats like cholesterol and triglycerides to prevent retinopathy.
Kidney damage or nephropathy occurs in about 40% of type 1 diabetics. The danger for kidney disease increases with age and becomes obvious after 10 years of the onset of the disease. This results in serious illnesses, like kidney failure and heart disease.
Damaged nerves because of type 1 diabetes lead to decreased blood clotting in injuries. It also causes decreased sensation and poor circulation of blood in the feet. In addition, it results in various types of digestive issues,eg revulsion, barfing and diarrhea.
The disease is managed through insulin, exercise, foot care, education and regular testing of blood glucose levels.
You may also control Type one diabetes effectively via a few dietary measures, such as increasing upon the intake of starches and fresh fruits and reducing the consumption of artificial products. Despite continuous research, type 1 diabetes is still an incurable illness. Enhancements in blood sugar monitoring and insulin delivery methodologies have simplified the management of type 1 diabetes but complete cure is still not possible. With acceptable treatment, people who have the disease can expect to live a long and healthy life.
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