Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Alternate Names : Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, IDDM, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes usually develop over a short
amount of time. Symptoms include the following:
excessive hunger
excessive thirst
fatigue
and weakness
increased amount and frequency of urination
infections of the skin, vagina, bladder, or other areas
nausea
and vomiting
visual impairments,
such as blurred vision
weight loss,
despite increased appetite and thirst
If a person with type 1 diabetes goes without enough insulin
for too long, the glucose level within the cells can fall dangerously low. When the cells
in the body cannot get enough glucose, the body starts to burn fat for energy.
This produces waste products known as ketones. High levels of ketones can
result in too much acid in the body, called
diabetic ketoacidosis.
This condition causes:
dehydration
dry lips
sunken eyes
labored or deep, rapid breathing
vomiting
abdominal distress,
such as stomach pains or nausea
frequent urination
drowsiness
extreme thirst
fruity-smelling breath
Immediate medical attention is needed to prevent coma and death.
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