Common Symptoms for Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a type of diabetes that causes the body to stop producing insulin. This is detrimental to the body and therefore insulin injections must be taken in order to supplement this deficiency. There are two basic types of Type 1 diabetes including idiopathic and immune mediated. Idiopathic Type 1 diabetes is a rare form of the disease with no known cause or cure. Immune mediated is the most common form of Type 1 diabetes and is characterized by the body’s immune system attacking the cells in the pancreas designed to produce insulin naturally.
One of the most common indicators of Type 1 diabetes is a family history. There have been studies that show Type 1 diabetes may be linked to hereditary causes and possibly to viral as well. However, if you have a family history of Type 1 diabetes, it is important to get regular check ups and tests for the disease even if you are exhibiting no other symptoms. Early diagnosis of the disease will allow you to become much more comfortable with adapting to any changes in diet, lifestyle and medication before it becomes severe enough where more drastic approaches need to be taken.
Unfortunately, with Type 1 diabetes, it is quite possible to live a good portion of your life completely symptom free and then have symptoms suddenly and unexpectedly appear. This can be quite disruptive to someone’s life but being aware of the symptoms will help let you know when medical assistance may be necessary in order to make a diagnosis. If you experience any of the following on a regular basis, check with your physician for additional testing to see if diabetes is the cause:
- Continually thirsty
- Frequent urination
- Increase in appetite accompanied by weight loss
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Vision problems
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Tests indicating high levels of sugar in blood or urine
The symptoms shown above are certainly indicators and common symptoms of Type 1 diabetes. However, all of the symptoms can also be attributed to other diseases or conditions. This is why it is important to be aware and diligent about checking with your health care professional. If the symptoms occur and there is a family history of diabetes, this should be an especially strong indicator that you may need to get a check up.
Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in dealing with Type 1 diabetes. Insulin injections will likely be prescribed in order to maintain appropriate insulin levels. There will also likely be some dietary and lifestyle changes that need to be made. The earlier these are started, the better off the patient will be. So, be aware of the indicators and common symptoms and get regularly tested if you have a history of diabetes in the family.
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