Type 1 Diabetes
Our bodies need fuel for proper function. Glucose (sugar) is the fuel that our cells use to produce energy. In order to process the sugar we eat in various foods, our bodies produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by beta cells, clusters of cells in the pancreas (an organ located in the upper abdomen). In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells in the pancreas are unable to make insulin because of autoimmune disease. This means that the body's immune system makes autoantibodies that attack and destroy the pancreatic beta cells. Type 2 diabetes is the result of the body's not being able to properly use the insulin made by the pancreas, and it occurs in adults and children who are overweight. Because type 1 diabetes usually starts in childhood, it is sometimes called juvenile diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a serious illness that cannot be cured, but it can be treated and controlled.
Thirst
Frequent urination
Weight loss
Poor infant growth.
High blood glucose level
Diabetic ketoacidosis—a life-threatening medical condition, also known as diabetic coma, is caused by the body's need to break down fats for energy instead of using sugars
Kidney failure
Diabetic retinopathy—damage to the retina of the eye
Gastroparesis—the stomach does not empty properly, allowing partially digested food to accumulate.
Diabetic neuropathy—loss of sensation and nerve control of body functions
Increased occurrence of infections
Poor circulation, especially in the feet and legs
Coronary heart disease
Insulin injections—oral medications do not work
Diet
Exercise
Frequent checks of blood glucose levels
Management of other medical problems including high blood pressure and coronary heart disease
Screening for and early recognition of diabetes complications
Kidney dialysis or transplantation for kidney failure
Pancreas transplantation
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
1-800-860-8747
http://www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
800/891-5390
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
American Diabetes Association
1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383)
http://www.diabetes.org
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Janet M. Torpy, MS, Writer; Cassio Lynm, MA, Illustrator; Richard M. Glass, MD, Editor
JAMA. 2003;290(16):2216. doi:10.1001/jama.290.16.2100.
JAMA. 2003;290(16):2216. doi:10.1001/jama.290.16.2100.
Our bodies need fuel for proper function. Glucose (sugar) is the fuel that our cells use to produce energy. In order to process the sugar we eat in various foods, our bodies produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by beta cells, clusters of cells in the pancreas (an organ located in the upper abdomen). In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells in the pancreas are unable to make insulin because of autoimmune disease. This means that the body's immune system makes autoantibodies that attack and destroy the pancreatic beta cells. Type 2 diabetes is the result of the body's not being able to properly use the insulin made by the pancreas, and it occurs in adults and children who are overweight. Because type 1 diabetes usually starts in childhood, it is sometimes called juvenile diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a serious illness that cannot be cured, but it can be treated and controlled.
CHARACTERISTICS OF UNTREATED TYPE 1 DIABETES
COMPLICATIONS OF TYPE 1 DIABETES
MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 1 DIABETES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
http://www.diabetes.org
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