TYPE 1 DIABETES - JUVENILE DIABETES MELLITUS

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Type 1 Diabetes :
This type of diabetes begins in childhood and develops rapidly
It is an autoimmune disease(i.e the body attacks and destroys insulin producing cells in the pancreas)
Thus insulin is not produced which is a hormone necessary to convert food into energy.
In Type 1 diabetes children may also develop rheumatoid arthritis,thyroid disorders,insufficient adrenal
5-10% of total diabetes population are type 1 diabetic
The type 1 diabetes symptoms are polyurea,excessive thirst,bed wetting,excess hunger,fatigue,weight loss
They should undergo HbA1C(gives  blood sugar value for last 60-90 days),cholesterol,vitamin d status,microalbumin test and eye examination
These tests helps to precvent long term complications like nerve damage,kidney failure,heart diseases,blindness
Type 1 diabetics are insulin dependants
Educating about diabetes is more important like treatment
Along with insulin injecting techniques they should learn self blood glucose monitoring also.It helps to know blood glucose levels at any time by an instant reading in glucometers
It is also important to follow the dietician advise.
It is always better to consult your doctor whenever needed,Dont self medicate

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