Diabetes Mellitus Type I is an autoimmune disease that can often be found in children and young adults.
This type of disease results from the failure of one's body to fight infection, as a result the body destroys the body's cells.
The only way to treat this disease is through the insulin shots that one has to take every day in order to survive.
Failure to intake insulin shots can lead to diabetic coma.
This condition is discussed in further details below with other signs and symptoms of diabetes.
Origins The word "Diabetes" is derived from the Greek word "a siphon.
" In the 2nd century, a physician named Aretus the Cappadocian coined the term "diabetes.
" Diabetes is a polygenic disease, which means several genes are responsible and not one gene contributes to its existence.
In the ancient world, the disease is associated with excessive muscle loss as well as "sweet urine.
" Causes In type 1 diabetes, also called insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile onset diabetes mellitus, the immune system of the body mistakenly produces inflammatory or antibodies and direct them towards the person's own body tissues.
This destroys the beta cells of the pancreas, which is responsible for insulin production.
Antibodies are part of the body's immune system that are produced to attack infections.
Abnormal antibodies are misguided and often than not attack even healthy cells.
To prevent this problem, diabetic patients must take shots of insulin every day to survive.
In Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, the patient is considered as non-insulin independent or NIDDM.
InType 2, there is insulin resistance, a condition wherein there is a large production of insulin produce however it is not properly use by the body's cell.
Signs and Symptoms People who suspected that they are diabetic should look for the following signs and symptoms.

• Blurred Vision/Rapid vision change that can lead to blindness later on in life
• Polyuria - frequent urination is experienced by diabetic people
• Polydipsia - Increased thirst
• Polyphagia - increased hunger
• Weight loss
• Slow healing of infections and cuts.
  
• Extreme fatigue

Diabetic Care It is important that Type I Diabetic patients bring their insulin kit with them every time.
A tag is also essential especially if diabetic persons are alone.
the tag would inform the public that the person is a diabetic therefore care for such disease is administered.
Young children should also be taught how to do insulin shots on themselves as they have to self administer in public places such as schools.
People with diabetic household members should also be informed about proper care since they are the once who are with the patient most of the time.