TYPE 1 DIABETES
October 25, 2023
TYPE 1 DIABETES
means that your pancreas produces little to no insulin.
This is usually diagnosed in childhood, but can also start at any time up to age 30. Patients may become ill with keto-acid-osis or DKA. Where the body had extremely high levels of glucose in the blood and causes a metabolic imbalance.
Obesity is usually not present. Symptoms include, deep fast breathing, dry skin and mouth, fruity smelling breath, headache, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting. This is an urgent medical condition! Call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency department immediately!
