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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease that occurs when the pancreas produces too little insulin to regulate blood sugar levels appropriately.
Basic Info
Symptoms
Increased thirst; Increased urination; Weight loss despite increased appetite; Nausea; Vomiting; Abdominal pain; Fatigu...
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Causes
Diabetes is a lifelong disease for which there is not yet a cure. There are several forms of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes ...
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Tests
The following tests can be used to diagnose diabetes: Urinalysis shows glucose and ketone bodies in the urine, but a bl...
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Treatments
The immediate goals of treatment are to treat diabetic ketoacidosis and high blood glucose levels. Because of the sudde...
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Drugs
insulin
insulin glargine
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Supplements
cholecalciferol
ergocalciferol
fenugreek
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Alternative Therapies
For additional information and resources, see diabetes support group.
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Risk Factors
Age under 30 years
Family History of Autoimmune Disease
Family History of Type 1 Diabetes
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Complications
Emergency complications include: Ketoacidosis; Hypoglycemia. Long-term complications include: Vascular disease, includi...
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Prevention
No known prevention
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Doctor Specialties
If you are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you should probably have medical follow-up weekly until you have good ...
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Why Manage Diabetes: Long-Term Complications
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Eating Healthy
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How to Help Your Kids Avoid Type 2 Diabetes
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