Type 1 diabetes

Cause, symptoms, precautions and cure

Causes and facts :

• It constitutes 5 -10% of the total people who are suffering from diabetes

• It results when the body is unable to produce any insulin and thus you will have to keep a track of your insulin levels, blood sugar level , inject yourself with insulin each day and follow a special diet

• it is found mostly among children and young adults

Symptoms :

• Frequent urination

• Extreme hunger and thirst

• Weight loss

• Weakness and tiredness

Cure :

There is no permanent one time cure of type 1 diabetes but you can lead an almost normal life by taking a few precautions in diet , keeping a check on the blood glucose with the help of a blood glucose monitor , and by injecting yourself with insulin daily