10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Diabetes Type 1.

Hi, I am Pushpender Singh. In this blog we will be discussing about the diabetes, its consequence and effect of it on our future life. As studies have shown that the majority of people living with diabetes experience fears and negative feelings at one time or another. These feelings can lead to diabetic fatigue that is more than a feeling of tiredness and can lead to disproportionate discouragement. This in turn results in poor monitoring of their blood glucose levels, including forgetting to take their insulin injections and eating an unbalanced diet, in a bid to ignore or try to forget about diabetes. In this article we will figure out ways to ensure physical and mental wellness of the people with type 1 diabetes.

Now you must be thinking why i am talking about it . So i am a diabetic patient for a long time. I was diagnosed with diabetes on march,2004 and since i am in a constant fight against this disease . Although I know it can’t be treated or cured but it can be controlled and can lead a normal life.

WHAT EXACTLY DIABETES IS???

Diabetes is a complex disease caused by a deficiency of insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas, and falls into two types. Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks pancreatic cells that produce insulin and destroys them. It most often affects children and adolescents. Type 2 occurs when the amount of insulin produced by the body is insufficient.

Diabetes is a complex disease caused by a deficiency of insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas, and falls into two types. Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks pancreatic cells that produce insulin and destroys them. It most often affects children and adolescents. Type 2 occurs when the amount of insulin produced by the body is insufficient.

Here we will be discussing about type 1 diabetes.

What Is Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which your immune system destroys insulin-making cells in your pancreas. These are called beta cells. The condition is usually diagnosed in children and young people, so it used to be called juvenile diabetes.

A condition called secondary diabetes is like type 1, but your beta cells are wiped out by something else, like a disease or an injury to your pancreas, rather than by your immune system.

Both of these are different from type 2 diabetes, in which your body doesn’t respond to insulin the way it should.

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

Signs are often subtle, but they can become severe. They include:

• Extreme thirst
• Increased hunger (especially after eating)
• Dry mouth
• Upset stomach and vomiting
• Frequent urination
• Unexplained weight loss, even though you’re eating and feel hungry
• Fatigue

Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

People who have type 1 diabetes can live long, healthy lives. You’ll need to keep a close eye on your blood sugar levels. Your doctor will give you a range that the numbers should stay within. Adjust your insulin, food, and activities as necessary.

Everyone with type 1 diabetes needs to use insulin shots to control their blood sugar.

Lifestyle Changes

Exercise is an important part of treating type 1. But it isn’t as simple as going for a run. Exercise affects your blood sugar levels. So you have to balance your insulin dose and the food you eat with any activity, even simple tasks around the house or yard.

Knowledge is power. Check your blood sugar before, during, and after an activity to find out how it affects you. Some things will make your levels go up; others won't. You can lower your insulin or have a snack with carbs to keep it from dropping too low.

If your blood sugar is high -- above 240 mg/dL -- test for ketones, the acids that can result from high sugar levels. If they’re OK, you should be good to go. If they’re high, skip the workout.

You’ll also need to understand how food affects your blood sugar. Once you know the roles that carbs, fats, and protein play, you can build a healthy eating plan that helps keep your levels where they should be. A diabetes educator or registered dietitian can help you get started.

Type 1 diabetes can lead to other problems, especially if it isn’t well-controlled. Complications include:

• Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes can put you at higher risk of blood clots, as well as high blood pressure and cholesterol. These can lead to chest pain, heart attack, stroke, or heart failure.
• Skin problems. People with diabetes are more likely to get bacterial or fungal infections. Diabetes can also cause blisters or rashes.
• Gum disease. A lack of saliva, too much plaque, and poor blood flow can cause mouth problems.
• Pregnancy problems. Women with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of early delivery, birth defects, stillbirth, and preeclampsia.
• Retinopathy. This eye problem happens in about 80% of adults who have had type 1 diabetes for more than 15 years. It’s rare before puberty, no matter how long you’ve had the disease. To prevent it -- and keep your eyesight -- keep good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides.
• Kidney damage. About 20% to 30% of people with type 1 diabetes get a condition called nephropathy. The chances go up over time. It’s most likely to show up 15 to 25 years after the onset of diabetes. It can lead to other serious problems like kidney failure and heart disease.

• Poor blood flow and nerve damage. Damaged nerves and hardened arteries lead to a loss of feeling in and a lack of blood supply to your feet. This raises your chances of injury and makes it harder for open sores and wounds to heal. When that happens, you could lose a limb. Nerve damage can also cause digestive problems like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

So at last in this article I have listed the basic knowledge about the diabetes specially type 1 diabetes . and will keep uploading more such article .

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