Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes

The Key Warning Signs

The symptoms of type 1 diabetes are a bit unique because they tend to manifest themselves rather quickly. Often the symptoms will develop in a matter of months, if not weeks.

While the symptoms may develop rapidly, unfortunately the destruction of certain cells may have been occurring for years.

Another problem is that the symptoms tend to be rather generic or non-specific to diabetes.

As the following list highlights, the associated diabetes symptoms could match any number of different conditions or even no condition at all.

The most common warning signs are:

• Increased thirst and Urination
• Increased Hunger
• Weight Loss
• Blurred Vision
• Extreme Fatigue
• Tingling or Numbness in the Hands or Feet
• Very Dry Skin
• Slow healing Sores or Wounds
• Increased Infections

Stomach pains, vomiting or nausea can also occur with some of the above symptoms. Recognizing the signs is especially problematic for type 1 diabetes.

The failure to timely diagnose and treat with insulin can lead directly to a diabetic coma, also known as diabetic ketoacidosis.

Like any health condition, if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is best that you consult immediately with your health care provider.

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