Type 1 diabetes symptoms may appear harmless

Though typically diagnosed in children and young adults, Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as childhood, juvenile, or insulin-dependent diabetes, is not just a childhood problem. Type 1 diabetes is very serious, but those with the disease can live long, healthy lives. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that results in the permanent destruction of insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any time, but it usually starts in those younger than 30. The following are typical type 1 diabetes symptoms:

Thirst: Excessive thirst is a common symptom of type 1 diabetes. High sugar levels cause dilution of the blood. The body then attempts to reverse this by telling the brain to dilute the blood, which translates into thirst. The body encourages more water consumption to dilute the blood sugar back to acceptable levels and to make up for the water lost by excessive urination.

Excessive urination: The body tries to rid itself of excess sugar by way of the urine which encourages more urination. This often results in dehydration. Besides diabetes, several other health problems share this symptom so be sure to have it checked out.

Extreme hunger. Hunger that is not satisfied even after consuming a large meal because, without insulin, the glucose produced from carbohydrates in your food never reaches your body's energy-starved tissues.

Weight loss, sometimes rapid weight loss, is common in spite of eating more than you normally do. This is because the body breaks down muscle and stored fat while trying to send fuel to the hungry cells.

Extreme fatigue. This type 1 diabetes symptom occurs because the cells aren't getting a sufficient supply of sugar .

Blurred vision. Excessive blood sugar causes depletion of fluid in the lenses of the eyes effecting the ability to focus.

Nausea and vomiting: High blood sugar causes this type 1 diabetes symptom.

Type I Diabetes, (formerly called insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes) needs to be taken seriously, and treatment if needed should be started promptly. Be sure to consult your doctor if you're concerned about diabetes or if you notice any type 1 diabetes symptoms.

By: John Richmond

Knowing the type 1 diabetes symptoms is very important and John Richmond has written extensively about diabetes and writes for YourDiabetesInfo.com. Please visit this site for a more in depth look at the disease.

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