Research on diabetes type 1?

[ZEEK Allen]

Diabetes type 1... My girlfriend has it, so im doing a report on it in my science class. I need symptoms, causes, and any information on it.

[justsoyouknow]

http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes.jsp

[denise_in_ohio]

Hon you can't just use a website, because all type 1 diabetics are different. Symptoms of DEVELOPING diabetes are: sensitivity to light, increased thirst, increased urination, loss of appetite, weight loss, "fruity" smelling breath, muscle pain. As you can tell, many of these things can be a symptom of ANYTHING. There is no known "cause" for diabetes except that the pancreas stops working when the beta cells are attacked during a weakened immune system. It can take months for the pancreas to stop working which is why the weight loss can be huge at times. My son was diagnosed at a sugar level of almost 1000. He uses an insulin pump now and leads a relatively normal life. If you want REAL research, please come to my message board at http://www.justmommies.com/boards/index.php?showforum=130

ask us all the questions you want.

[Cheryl]

http://www.healthline.com/adamcontent/diabetes?utm_medium=google&utm_source=diabetes&utm _campaign=adam&utm_term=diabetes%20type%201

have a look on this website.

[dontyouvh1me]

Increased thirst and frequent urination. As excess sugar builds up in your bloodstream, fluid is pulled from your tissues. This may leave you thirsty. As a result, you may drink — and urinate — more than usual.
Extreme hunger. Without enough insulin to move sugar into your cells, your muscles and organs become depleted of energy. This triggers intense hunger that may persist even after you eat. Without insulin, the sugar in your food never reaches your energy-starved tissues.
Weight loss. Despite eating more than usual to relieve hunger, you may lose weight — sometimes rapidly. Without the energy sugar supplies, your muscle tissues and fat stores may simply shrink.
Fatigue. If your cells are deprived of sugar, you may become tired and irritable.
Blurred vision. If your blood sugar level is too high, fluid may be pulled from your tissues — including the lenses of your eyes. This may affect your ability to focus clearly.




causes

Glucose is a main source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and other tissues. Glucose comes from two major sources: the food you eat and your liver. During digestion, sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream. Normally, sugar then enters cells with the help of insulin.

The hormone insulin comes from the pancreas, a gland located just behind the stomach. When you eat, your pancreas secretes insulin into your bloodstream. As insulin circulates, it acts like a key by unlocking microscopic doors that allow sugar to enter your cells. Insulin lowers the amount of sugar in your bloodstream. As your blood sugar level drops, so does the secretion of insulin from your pancreas.

Your liver acts as a glucose storage and manufacturing center. When your insulin levels are low — when you haven't eaten in a while, for example — your liver releases the stored glucose to keep your glucose level within a normal range.

In type 1 diabetes, your immune system — which normally fights harmful bacteria or viruses — attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This leaves you with little or no insulin. Instead of being transported into your cells, sugar builds up in your bloodstream.

The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. Genetics may play a role. Exposure to certain viruses may serve as a trigger as well.

[jfw47]

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