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Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

Symptoms

The process that destroys the insulin-producing beta cells can be a long and insidious one. At the point when insulin production bottoms out, however, type 1 diabetes usually appears suddenly and progresses quickly. Warning signs of type 1 diabetes include:

Frequent urination (in children, a recurrence of bed-wetting after toilet training has been completed)
Unusual thirst, especially for sweet, cold drinks
Extreme hunger
Sudden, sometimes dramatic, weight loss
Weakness
Extreme fatigue
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Expert & Community Posts

Type 1 and Athletes: Broncos QB Jay Cutler Diagnosed

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...announced that he had been diagnosed two weeks ago with type 1 diabetes, he created another... Read more »

Tragic death for diabetic child: How could this happen?

By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...ketoacidosis. For over a month she displayed symptoms of type 1 diabetes. According to news... Read more »

Even Celebrity Teens Live with Diabetes!

By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...years ago, 14 year old Nick Jonas was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. He had all the classic... Read more »

Innovative Research and Type 1 Diabetes: “Of Mice and Men”

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...I told you my vision for a potential treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. I proposed that a... Read more »

The Honeymoon Period in Type 1 Diabetes

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...the top 10 concerns related to a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Following these concerns,... Read more »

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Health Guide

Diabetes in Children: Myths and Facts

...always have a source of sugar with them at all times, in case their blood sugar drops. Many people with type 1 diabetes have not only excelled in sports, but have become world-class... Read more »

Meet Amy Tenderich

...and 13 years of communications work in the Silicon Valley technology industry, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in May 2003, and subsequently launched DiabetesMine.com, “a gold mine of... Read more »

Diabetes Travel Letter for Pumpers

...Date: To Whom It May Concern: ______________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1 Diabetes (previously called Juvenile Onset) and wears an insulin pump. The pump... Read more »

Support Groups

... Children with Diabetes An online community for parents, kids, adults and families living with Type 1 diabetes with a list of support groups by state. Ashley's Diabetes Information Center ... Read more »

Canadian Scientists find cure for diabetes in mice

...Emmons-Benjet's response Read Bill Quick's response For more stories on this breakthrough research click below: Type 1 Diabetes May Be Caused By Disruption of Link Between Nerve Cells and Beta... Read more »

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Medications

JANUVIA Oral Uses and How to Use

...medication should not be used to treat people with type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »

Prandin Oral Uses and How to Use

...medication should not be used to treat people with type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »

Starlix Oral Uses and How to Use

...medication should not be used to treat people with type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »

Byetta SubQ Uses and How to Use

...This medication should not be used in patients with Type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of... Read more »

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Related News

Environmental Triggers for Type 1 Diabetes

May 05, 2008

SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The number of people who have type 1 diabetes has tripled in the last 50 years. Now, scientists believe the... Read summary »

Predicting Type 1 Diabetes Better

March 18, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have uncovered a fourth antibody that can better predict who is at risk for type 1 diabetes. Type-1 diabetes is an... Read summary »

Diabetes Treatment Shows Promise

September 02, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Experiments using human blood cells have confirmed the mechanism behind a potential new treatment for people with type 1... Read summary »

Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Patients

December 03, 2008

Researchers identified a new source of insulin-producing cells. Results of a new study show cells in the pancreas that produce insulin -- called beta... Read summary »

Diabetes Personal Trainers may Help Youth Manage Their Disease

January 28, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A little intervention may go a long way in helping youth with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes management includes blood sugar... Read summary »

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