In this article, we will discuss type 1 diabetes, its symptoms, causes and tests. We will also discuss some common questions related to type 1 Diabetes.
Diabetes in general terms is the increase in the glucose levels of the blood than the considered limits. Broadly there are 2 types of diabetes i.e., Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes: The condition arises when the pancreas is not able to produce any insulin or produces a very small quantity. This condition is also called Insulin-dependent Diabetic Mellitus (IDDM) Juvenile diabetes. This condition can’t be prevented but treated with insulin hormone.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes?
Below is the common list of signs and symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes:
- Polydipsia: Condition of having frequent thirst and urge for water again and again.
- Polyphagia: Condition of getting hungry frequently and urge to eat again and again.
- Urge to go for urine frequently and have smelly urine.
- Fatigue: Always feeling tired without doing much work.
- Extreme weight loss: Excessive weight loss and you will find it difficult to put on new weight.
- Blurred Vision: A person will have blurred vision and not be able to see things properly because of glucose deposition eyes.
These are some of the signs and symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes.
What are the causes of Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes is by autoimmune disease, in which the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing cells of the body. This will happen for months or years and creates a condition when insulin will not be able to produce any insulin for the body. Researchers have not come up with the exact cause of type 1 diabetes but believe that been genetics responsible for the same. If the person has no family history, the risk of developing the disease is 0.4%. A person having a mother with type 1 diabetes has a risk of 1 to 4 % and the risk increases by 3 to 8% if the father has the same. The percentage of risk increases to 30% if both parents have the condition.
How to treat Type 1 Diabetes?
A person suffering from diabetes type 1 needs synthetic insulin daily to fulfil the needs of the body. A person may need to take the medication multiple times in the day to live healthy and fit. Several factors affect the sugar level in the blood. 3 main components of type1 diabetes management include:
- Take insulin regularly
- Blood glucose monitoring.
- Carbohydrate counting.
There are various steps, which help to manage insulin and these steps are:
- Manage your weight
- Your age
- Physical activity
- What you eat
- Sugar level at any time of the day.
Which tests are used for Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis?
- Fasting Glucose Sugar Test (Book Now)
- Random Glucose Test (Book Now)
- Glucose Challenging Test (Book Now)
- C-peptide Test (Book Now)
- Diabetes Panel Basic (Book Now)
- Diabetes Screening (Book Now)
Conclusion
In simple words, diabetes in general terms is the increase in the glucose levels of the blood than the considered limits. Broadly there are 2 types of diabetes i.e., Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is the condition that arises when the pancreas is not able to produce any insulin or produces a very small quantity. This condition is also called Insulin-dependent Diabetic Mellitus (IDDM) Juvenile diabetes. This condition can’t be prevented but treated with insulin hormone. There are various causes of type 1 diabetes including genetics, lifestyle, obesity, long-term sleep, medication etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes is the condition that arises when the pancreas is not able to produce any insulin or produces a very small quantity. This condition is also called Insulin-dependent Diabetic Mellitus (IDDM) Juvenile diabetes..
What are the Various signs of Type 1 Diabetes?
Different signs of type 1 diabetes include polyphagia, polydipsia, weight loss, blurred vision etc.
What are the causes of Type 1 Diabetes?
The cause of type 1 diabetes is not known yet, but it is an autoimmune disease that causes the degradation of insulin-producing cells.
What is the ICD-10 code for Type 1 Diabetes Unspecified?
E10.8. Is the ICD-10 code for unspecified type 1 diabetes.
Which tests are used for Type 1 Diabetes?
Different tests used for Type 1 diabetes include the Fasting Glucose Sugar Test, Random Glucose Test, Glucose Challenging Test, C-peptide Test etc.
How to book an online appointment for a Type 1 Diabetes test in Delhi?
Patients can call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 or visit Ganesh's diagnostic website to book an appointment for Type 1 Diabetes in Delhi.
How can Patients download Type 1 Diabetes Reports Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download the Type 1 Diabetes report online.
Which Ganesh Diagnostic Centre is near me in Delhi for the Type 1 Diabetes test?
Ganesh Diagnostic centres for Type 1 Diabetes tests are at Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.
