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Diabetes - Type 1

Diabetes, type 1

goodtoknow says: Diabetes is a hormone disorder. It happens when you have too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. Symptoms include raging thirst and going to the loo a lot. There are two main types of diabetes. Type 1 is often diagnosed in childhood and can be treated with insulin injections. Type 2 is most common in adults although it's beginning to occur in children too, and can be linked with overweight, sedentary lifestyles. It can sometimes be controlled by diet and lifestyle changes, or with tablets. Diabetes treatments are very successful and most diabetics lead full normal lives.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes from patient.co.uk, read on.

Type 1 diabetes is the type of diabetes that typically develops in children and young adults. In Type 1 diabetes the body stops making insulin and the blood glucose level goes very high. Treatment to control the blood glucose level is with insulin injections and a healthy diet. Other treatments aim to reduce the risk of complications and include reducing blood pressure if it is high, and to lead a healthy lifestyle.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus (just called diabetes from now on) occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood becomes higher than normal. There are two main types of diabetes. These are called Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

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Wilma Gardiner, 4 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 12 years ago. At first I was on tablet and diet alone to control it, but after approximately 5 years I had to go onto insulin injections as my blood sugar was not being well controlled any longer. I am now finding it very difficult to control my blood sugar, which is consistantly high, but my doc and the specialist I see at the hospital don't seem at all bothered. All I get is " You will have to try and get your numbers down" and "The numbers I am seeing are not too good"! No advice on how to go about brining my numbers down, only to eat more fruit and veg - from one doc - then told to eat LESS fruit, as this is what is making my numbers high. I get so frustrated with this and woory about the high numbers, as I know that my internal organs are being damaged long term, as are my eys. Has anyone out there any suggestions as to what I can do?

leah, 7 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

hi im leah im 12 and ive got type 1 diabetes ive had diabetes for over 7 years now and im kinda ok with it. it is annoying having injections but at least it keeps me alive!!!!!! i can have a little extra insulin with something sweet like CHOCOLATE yummmmmmm :)

Zacharia Yacob, 7 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

I have been a diabetic type two fore over 3 years, am I prohibited from enjoying fruits and vegetables,spwecially mangos,apple , bananas, and oranges? your article suggests I should eat plenty of veges and fruits. My sugar level goes up as soon as I enjoy my fruits. Please comment. Currently I take Dialin and Metaformin tables.

micael fahey, 7 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

hi there i have type 2 diabetes controlled by tablets for over 12yrs now controlled by tablets i have been told by various people that insulan may be better for me as i find all the t ablets i take give me depression could you please advice michael

maria buchan, 9 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 3 and have always found it difficult to control, the only time it was under control was when I was pregnant. My partner and I are tryng for another baby and I need help on how I can control my diabetes and change my diet to be healthier but am on a very tight budget, any ideas?

OGINNI ADEDAYO, 9 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

Doctor told my mum she has diabetes ten years ago and die yesterday due to the sickness.i need advice so i we not fall to the same sickness. Thanks

wendy ashby, 10 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

my daughter who is 7 is just getting over pneumonia and septicemia, her blood level tested was 10.4 and later on 7.4, should i get her fully tested for diabetes has nothing else was mentioned about it?

anu, 11 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

i had fingure prick fast test done and my fasting suguar level was 6.1 does that mean i am diabetic please tell me thank you

charlie, 12 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

help me find out more about diabetes

paul egan, 12 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

I have just been informed that I can no longer get test strips on prescription, after I have been having them for nine years, I have type two diabetes, can anyone give me any advice? Thanks Paul

jjay lucas, about 1 year [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

i have type 1 diabetes and cant control it very well it more less controls me.

rachel vincent, about 1 year [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

My mum has just been told she has diabetes. Is it posable that i will get it when i am older.

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