Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas fails to produce insulin or very little of it.
This is a hormone that needs glucose to enter your cells to produce the energy you need to function properly.
You can manage Type 1 Diabetes with a healthy lifestyle as directed by a physician.
These are some of the symptoms that most often are experienced early on and are associated with Type 1 Diabetes: fatigue, weight Loss, blurred vision, extreme hunger, frequent urination, increased thirst The exact cause of Type 1 Diabetes is unknown.
Scientists do know that genetics plays a part in the onset of the illness and also exposure to viruses can trigger Type 1 Diabetes.
Your body's immune system usually fights off any harmful bacteria and viruses, but when it can't, sometimes the illness is triggered.
With Type 1 Diabetes, your body mistakenly destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreas.
Once these cells are destroyed, they will produce little or no insulin.
The liver acts as a little storage compartment for glucose so that when you body needs it, it will distribute it properly.
This keeps your blood glucose at a normal limit.
If you have Type 1 Diabetes, this process will not occur because it causes sugar to build up in the bloodstream which can cause life threatening complications.
It is very important to detect Type 1 Diabetes early because the longer it goes undetected, the more prone you are to have disabling or life threatening complications.
Complications of Type 1 Diabetes: *Heart and Blood Vessel Disease * Nerve Damage * Kidney Damage * Skin and Mouth Conditions * Eye Damage * Foot Damage * Hearing Problems * Pregnancy Complications If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should schedule an appointment with your family physician.
Especially, if the disease is hereditary or you have been exposed to viruses.
Your physician can perform the proper testing and can guide you through the proper procedures to manage your body and help you have a healthy lifestyle in spite of the disease.