Type 1 diabetes is also known as type 1 diabetes mellitus or insulin dependent diabetes. In type 1. Diabetes the immune system is activated to destroy the cells of pancreas which produces insulin. Through insulin hormone, the glucose enters into the cells to provide energy. It usually appears during childhood or adolescence that is why it is also called Juvenile diabetes.
Causes
- Hereditary predisposition
- Autoimmune diseases.
- Viruses and Infections
- Autoimmune destruction of Beta Cells
- Damage or removal of the pancreas.
- Unfavourable environmental factors
- Drugs and chemical toxins
- Endocrine diseases
Symptoms
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Dairy mouth.
- Increased hunger
- Upset stomach and vomiting.
- Blurry vision
- Frequent infections of your skin, unitary tract or vagina
- Mood swings
- Bed wetting in a child who’s been dry at night.
- Fruity smell to your breath
Treatment
- Diet, eating healthy food.
- Insulin therapy
- Dosed physical activity.
- Psychotherapy.
- Regular self-control.
- Physiotherapy.
- Sanatorium treatment.
- Frequent blood sugar monitoring
- Active lifestyle
