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| Type 1 Diabetes
Symptoms Type 1 diabetes is a problem that is usually found in children and teens. Sometimes adults may encounter the problem as well, although this is rare. If you have children, it can be a great idea to familiarize yourself with the Type 1 diabetes symptoms so that you are able to recognize them if they happen to occur in your child. These symptoms usually happen quite fast, so you need to keep your eyes open. Here is a look at the symptoms that can occur in those who have Type 1 diabetes. Quick Weight Loss One of the main Type 1 diabetes symptoms happens to be quick weight loss. This weight loss occurs without a real reason and usually begins to happen quite quickly. Often this occurs because you don't have the sugar supplies that you need so the fat stored and even muscle tissue can shrink away because the body tries to use it for energy. Feeling Hungry All the Time Even though people with Type 1 diabetes often lose weight quickly, they often feel hungry all the time. Since they are not getting the sugar needed in their cells, their muscles and organs are not getting the energy they need. This makes them feel hungry all the time. Even after eating they can feel hungry since they are never getting the sugar needed to the tissues of the body. Increase in Thirst Increase in thirst is another of the Type 1 diabetes symptoms. You may notice that your child begins drinking more than normal and seems to always be thirsty. When the sugar builds up, fluid is taken from the other tissues of the body which can make you feel that you are very thirsty. Urinating More Often Along with the increase in thirst, another symptom is urinating more often. This usually occurs as a result of all the fluid that is being taken in by the body because of the increase in thirst. The body may be trying to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood stream as well, which can cause the frequent urination to occur. Blurry Vision Blurry vision can even be a symptom of Type 1 diabetes. If your child is complaining that they are having difficulties seeing and that their vision is blurry, this could be a sign of this disease. When the blood sugar levels go too high, often the fluid is pulled from the tissues of the body, which can include the eye lenses. This makes it hard to focus, causing blurry vision to occur. Intense Fatigue Those who have Type 1 diabetes often deal with fatigue as well. The cells in the body are not getting the energy that they need because the sugar stays in the blood stream and can't be used. This causes all the fatigue to occur and can even go on to cause irritability in children too. These are just a few of the main Type 1 diabetes symptoms. If you are noticing that your child is showing several of these symptoms, it may be a good idea to take them to see a doctor to see if Type 1 diabetes may be their problem. |
