children & diabetes
Diabetes
Shayla Lynch
HS200, Section#
Unit 4 Capstone Project: Diabetes
Kaplan University
July 27, 2014
Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin. There are many factors that may contribute to type 1 diabetes, including genetics and exposure to certain viruses. Although type 1 diabetes typically appears during childhood or adolescence, it can also develop in adults as well. Long-term complications of type one diabetes develop gradually over the years. The earlier that you develop diabetes & the less controlled your blood sugar is, the higher your risk of complications & also diabetes complications can be disabling or life-threatening.
Type 1 diabetes signs and symptoms can come on quickly and may include some of the following: increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, weight loss, fatigue, & blurred vision. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms for further testing.
The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is still yet unknown. People with type 1 diabetes could have them because their body's immune system mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Genetics may also play a role in the process, and exposure to certain viruses may trigger the disease as well.
Type one diabetes can affect major organs in your body, which include: the heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes, & kidneys.
Heart and blood vessel disease: diabetes dramatically increases your risk of cardiovascular problems including: coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, narrowing of the arteries, & high blood pressure. Nerve damage: Excess sugar can injure the walls of the tiny blood vessels that nourish your nerves. This will cause tingling, numbness, & burning or pain. Blood sugar that is not closely monitored can cause you to eventually lose all sense of feeling in the
Shayla Lynch
HS200, Section#
Unit 4 Capstone Project: Diabetes
Kaplan University
July 27, 2014
Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin. There are many factors that may contribute to type 1 diabetes, including genetics and exposure to certain viruses. Although type 1 diabetes typically appears during childhood or adolescence, it can also develop in adults as well. Long-term complications of type one diabetes develop gradually over the years. The earlier that you develop diabetes & the less controlled your blood sugar is, the higher your risk of complications & also diabetes complications can be disabling or life-threatening.
Type 1 diabetes signs and symptoms can come on quickly and may include some of the following: increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, weight loss, fatigue, & blurred vision. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms for further testing.
The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is still yet unknown. People with type 1 diabetes could have them because their body's immune system mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Genetics may also play a role in the process, and exposure to certain viruses may trigger the disease as well.
Type one diabetes can affect major organs in your body, which include: the heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes, & kidneys.
Heart and blood vessel disease: diabetes dramatically increases your risk of cardiovascular problems including: coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, narrowing of the arteries, & high blood pressure. Nerve damage: Excess sugar can injure the walls of the tiny blood vessels that nourish your nerves. This will cause tingling, numbness, & burning or pain. Blood sugar that is not closely monitored can cause you to eventually lose all sense of feeling in the