Diabetes: type 1 diabetes and its symptoms.

The diabetes indicates that the level of glucose, or sugar , is very high in the blood. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose to enter cells to give them energy. Without insulin, there is an excess of glucose that remains in the blood. Over time, high blood glucose levels can cause serious problems in your heart , eyes , kidneys , nerves , gums and teeth.

Type 1 diabetes occurs most often in children and young adults, but can appear at any age. Symptoms may include:

·         Very thirsty

·         Frequent urination

·         Feeling very hungry or tired

·         Spontaneous weight loss

·         Presence of sores that take time to heal

·         Dry skin and itching

·         Loss of sensation or tingling in the feet

·         Blurred vision

A blood test can show if you have diabetes. If so, you should take insulin the rest of your life. A blood test called A1c can check how you are managing your diabetes.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases