Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes is a condition characterised by elevated blood glucose levels due to the body’s inability to produce insulin. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition whereby the beta cells located in the pancreas become destroyed by the body’s immune system. The direct cause is still unknown and can occur at any age (previously known as juvenile onset diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes). Insulin is produced in the Beta cells, and is vital for glucose uptake and metabolism (which comes from carbohydrate sources). The treatment for Type 1 Diabetes is exogenous insulin administered via multiple daily injections or insulin pump therapy. 

What Symptoms should you look out for?

• Extreme Thirst

• Constant Hunger

• Sudden Weight Loss

• Frequent Urination

• Blurred Vision

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Extreme Tiredness

• Infections

If you or someone you know are experiencing these symptoms, call a doctor immediately or present to the ER and make sure you consume as many SUGAR FREE fluids as you can to prevent dehydration.

Warning: Do not consume fluids which contain SUGAR.