Diabetes Type 1

Diabetes Type 1

Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children or young people, although it can occur at any age.

Type 1 diabetes often occurs suddenly and may have the following symptoms:

Abnormal thirst and dry mouth

frequent urination

Tiredness / lack of energy

Sudden weight loss

Wounds that heal slowly

repeated infections

Visual disturbances

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells - the cells that create insulin. As a result, the body produces too little insulin or none.

A person with type 1 diabetes manage their insulin by one of the following ways:

Insulin pen

Insulin Pump

Injections with a syringe

The treatment recommended by a doctor with a healthy diet, regular physical activity and frequent blood glucose testing are important in the treatment of type 1 diabetes.