Diabetes Type 1
Common ConditionAutoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, requiring lifelong insulin therapy for survival.
Symptoms
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Unexplained weight loss
Extreme hunger
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Irritability
Slow-healing sores
Frequent infections
Bedwetting in children
Causes
1
Autoimmune destruction of beta cells2
Genetic predisposition3
Environmental triggers4
Viral infections5
Family history6
Age (often diagnosed in children/teens)7
Unknown factors8
Immune system malfunction9
Possible environmental toxins10
Not preventableTreatments
Insulin therapy (lifelong)
Blood sugar monitoring
Carbohydrate counting
Insulin pump therapy
Continuous glucose monitoring
Healthy eating plan
Regular exercise
Regular A1C testing
Treating complications
Education and support
When to See a Doctor
Seek emergency care for symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fruity breath, confusion. See doctor for frequent urination, excessive thirst, or unexplained weight loss.
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Type 1 Diabetes: Living with an Autoimmune Condition
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells. Unlike Type 2, it's not related to lifestyle and requires insulin for survival. With proper management, people with Type 1 diabetes live full, active lives.
"Ang diabetes ay hindi hadlang sa magandang buhay—kailangan lang ng tamang pag-aalaga."
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