Type 1 Diabetes-Symptoms And Causes

Type 1 Diabetes-Symptoms And Causes -Diabetes is a chronic disease (chronic) that occurs when the pancreas (stomach salivary glands) does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin. 

Whereas type 1 diabetes himself, including the type of diabetes with insulin production. Therefore, type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin dependent diabetes, or known as the autoimmune disease, diabetes by causes that are not yet known for sure.

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The levels of sugar in the blood are usually controlled by the hormone insulin. If the body is less insulin, blood sugar levels will increase dramatically due to the buildup, this is called hyperglycemia. This is what happens when a person suffering from type 1 diabetes mellitus.

The cause of the lack of insulin production by the pancreas in people with type 1 diabetes has not been known until now, so it cannot be inferred how prevention. This type of diabetes can arise at any age, generally strikes patients under the age of 40 years, especially children (childhood-onset diabetic). Sometimes known as the diabetes ' teenagers '

Common symptoms and complications of type 1 Diabetes Sufferers

Common symptoms of diabetes at the beginning of the disease, also known as the classic symptoms among medical, is a frequent urination (polyuria), frequent thirst (polydipsia) and often hunger (polyphagia). These symptoms will develop and worsen along with not control of very high sugar levels in the blood (hyperglycemia) so that damage the tissues and organs of the body

Without insulin, glucose in the blood cannot be entered and used by the cells of the body. Eventually the body will metabolize fat and muscle into energy so that it leads to weight loss. This can result in acute condition called Diabetic Ketoacidosis, i.e. a condition where the blood becomes too acidic and the onset of dehydration that harm.

High blood glucose levels can also cause damage to the blood vessels, nerves, and organs of the body. Therefore, diabetes can lead to a number of complications if not controlled properly. The increase in blood sugar levels that are insignificant and do not trigger symptoms can also result in damage when it happens in the long term.

Diagnosis and treatment of type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes, type 1 insulin dependent or including diseases that cannot be cured and can only be controlled. Diagnosis of diabetes early on is very important so that treatment could be done immediately so that blood sugar levels high sufferers can be controlled. Diabetes treatment aims to maintain balance and controlling blood sugar levels symptoms to prevent the complications that may occur.

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Pancreas organ in the body type 1 diabetes cannot produce insulin again so they must receive insulin from outside the body supply regularly. They are also required to learn to customize the overdose with the food that is consumed, blood sugar levels, and the activity being performed.

The adjustment process must be done gradually. Some types of insulin that can be used include:

• Insulin that can withstand long work one day.
• A short work that insulin can last a maximum of eight hours.
• Insulin rapid work didn't last long, but reacting quickly.

The way treatment for diabetics could use a combination of insulin types above.

Transplantation of pancreatic cells that produce insulin (islet cells) may also be able to help most sufferers of type 1 diabetes. In this process, islet cell from taken from deceased donors will be entered into the pancreas sufferers of type 1 diabetes.

Islet transplantation is indeed effective for reducing the risk of severe hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is a State in which blood sugar levels fall too low. This condition is the same with dangerous blood sugar levels that are too high. But, although there are countries that have already implemented the islet transplantation, many diabetics who are reluctant to get through it because the risks are quite high.

Healthy and balanced diet and regular exercise are proven can lower blood sugar levels for diabetics. Quitting smoking can also reduce the risk of complications of heart disease.

Early symptoms of type 1 diabetes or known as the classic symptoms, i.e.: 

• Frequent urination, especially at night (polyuria).
• Frequent thirst (polydipsia).
• Often feel hunger (polyphagia).

It also can be accompanied by other symptoms that arise suddenly, among others:

Decrease weight.

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Fatigue

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can develop and deteriorate rapidly within a few weeks or even a few days. When the sufferer is experiencing nausea, vomiting, breath in, breath, smell like fruit, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, or high fever, soon encountered the doctor.

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