What Are The Consequences Of Diabetes Type I?

When you are diagnosed with diabetes type I, it is a sign that your pancreas is unable to make insulin. Insulin is a crucial hormone that helps the body cells create energy from sugar. Without insulin, sugar begins to build up in your body to reach dangerous levels. As such, you should take insulin throughout your life in order to avoid life-threatening conditions if you are diagnosed with this condition.

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The Early Warning Signs Of Diabetes Type I

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The early warning signs of diabetes type I can affect you without warning and may include the following:

• Dry mouth.
• The need to urinate regularly.
• Feeling thirsty.
• Fruity breath.

As your blood sugar levels continue to remain high, type I diabetes also causes you to:

• Lose weight.
• Will give you a better appetite.
• Cause loss of energy and drowsiness and drowsiness.

Uncomfortable skin problems are also associated with diabetes type I. Many people suffer from bacterial infections, fungal infections, itching dry skin, and poor circulation. Genital yeast infections are common among girls with diabetes type I. Babies can also suffer from a severe rash which can easily spread from the diaper area to the stomach and the thighs.

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Dangerous Complications 

Diabetes type I needs to be controlled in a timely fashion because it can cause serious symptoms such as:

• Numbness or tingling in the feet.
• Blurred vision.
• Low blood sugar.
• Passing out.

When blood sugar levels get too high or too low, it can induce diabetic coma without giving any warning signs. This could leave you in need of emergency services.

When you don’t get treatment for diabetes type I, the cells of sugar needed by the body for energy are depleted, and your body begins to burn fat. The resultant effects cause the buildup of ketones in the blood, which could poison the body. This is an emergency that must be treated quickly.

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Differences between Diabetes Type I And Type II

In Diabetes Type I, the cells in the pancreas that make insulin are destroyed by your immune system. The pancreas is not attacked in diabetes type II. Rather, it continues to make the insulin that is needed. However, the body does not use the insulin well. The symptoms of both these conditions are similar, but people with diabetes type I find themselves affected by the condition faster than people with diabetes type II.

Who Is Susceptible to Diabetes Type I

Diabetes type I can affect anyone at any point in life. However, it is usually diagnosed before the age of 19. Men and women are equally affected by this condition. Surprisingly, it is more common in Whites than in other races. Diabetes type I is an exception in most African, Native American and Asian people.

The Diagnosis For Diabetes Type I

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Blood tests are essential for the diagnosis of diabetes type I. The doctor may conduct a random blood sugar test along with a fasting blood sugar test. He or she could also request your A1c level to understand the average blood sugar readings over the last three months. The tests should be conducted on two separate days. The diagnosis will be completed after a glucose tolerance test is conducted.

The Long-Term Effects Of Diabetes Type I

Quite a few systems of your body and face damages if you have high blood sugar levels for an extended period of time. Diabetes type I can leave you susceptible to conditions like:

• Heart disease and strokes.
• Kidney failure.
• Blindness or problems with your vision.
• Gum disease and tooth loss.
• Nerve damage in the organs, hands, and feet.

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Safety Measures For Diabetes Type I

The initial step for preventing complications from diabetes type I would be to monitor your blood sugar. This can easily be accomplished from the comfort of your home by utilizing meters that are available for this purpose. The results you obtain will help you derive the best benefits from your treatment plan. When your blood sugar levels are within the normal range, you will feel energetic, have fewer problems with your skin, and would also have reduced the risks of heart disease and kidney damage.

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If you have been diagnosed with diabetes type I, you need to be careful and also follow the suggestions we have provided.