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| What is Type 1
Diabetes Today there are many children that are dealing with diabetes. Thousands of children every year are diagnosed with this problem and it is important that you are aware of what all this disease entails. Diabetes is a problem that affects the way that the body uses the sugar that is in the blood. There are two types of diabetes - Type 1 and Type 2. Here we are going to look specifically at Type 1 diabetes. About Type 1 Diabetes Wondering what is Type 1 diabetes? Well, this is often called juvenile diabetes, since it often occurs in children. This occurs when the pancreas is not able to make insulin to help the body deal with sugar. In this type of diabetes, the immune system actually attacks the body, destroying all the cells within the pancreas that actually produce the insulin. Once they are destroyed, they can't make insulin ever again. There is actually no way that you can prevent Type 1 diabetes, and no one is totally sure what causes the problem. Researchers do have some ideas of what causes this problem to occur, but it has yet to be decided what totally causes this disease to occur. There is no cure for this disease either. It must be treated throughout the entire life of the person and will require an insulin pump or injections in order to keep blood glucose under control. Symptoms that Occur Often people have Type 1 diabetes and don't realize it. Usually these symptoms come on rather quickly, although in some people they can occur over time. There are various symptoms that can indicate that a child is dealing with Type 1 diabetes. Drinking a lot and urinating more frequently can be a top sign of this problem. The child looses a lot of fluid and begins to drink more because they feel thirsty all the time. The kidneys try to flush out the glucose which makes the child begin to urinate more often. If your child is losing weight quickly, this can also be a symptom of this disease. While your child may be eating more, they could still be losing weight. Feeling tired all the time is also a symptom, since the body is not able to use the glucose that it has to give it energy. Living with the Problem Living with Type 1 diabetes can be difficult. Blood glucose has to be monitored all the time and must also be controlled as well. In order to deal with the problem sugar levels must be tested several times each day. Insulin injections have to be given or a pump must be used for the insulin. Meals have to be carefully eaten and timed correctly. Even exercising regularly is very important. This is a life time disease that is challenging to deal with and requires constant attention. |
