Type 1 Diabetes

What is Type 1 Diabetes 

 Too much sugar in the blood 

 Body does not make insulin ❌ 

 Insulin is made by the pancreas  

 Insulin takes sugar from the blood into your body  

 

What are the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes

 Feeling very thirsty 🚰

 Needing to urinate a lot 🚽

 Tiredness 💤

 Weight loss ⬇ 

 

How do you diagnose Type 1 Diabetes

 Blood test to check sugar levels 

 Urine test 🚽

 

How do you treat Type 1 Diabetes

 Insulin injections 

 Diet 

 

Why should I worry about Type 1 Diabetes  

 Eye problems 👁

 Kidney disease 

 Ulcers  

 Nerve damage 


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