Type 1 DIABETES MELLITUS !
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Type 1 Diabetes is a condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Insulin is needed to move sugar (glucose) from the blood into the body’s cells for energy. Because the body stops making enough insulin, blood sugar rises. People with Type 1 diabetes need lifelong insulin treatment.
Common symptoms
Excessive thirst
Frequent urination
Weight loss despite eating normally
Fatigue and weakness
Blurred vision
Increased hunger
Who gets it?
It often starts in children or young adults, but it can occur at any age. It is not caused by eating too much sugar.
Treatment
Daily insulin injections or insulin pump
Regular blood sugar monitoring
Healthy diet and exercise
Routine medical follow-up
MOST Important point
Without insulin, Type 1 diabetes can become life-threatening. With proper treatment, most people can live a normal and active life.