Farrell, M & Dempsey, J (2011 p, 1223), state that these are called the “three P’s”, Polyuria, Polydipsia and Polyphagia. These are the three main symptoms in which Anna has presented to the hospital with. Polyuria meaning increased urination to flush out the glucose, polydipsia excessive thirst resulting from the loss of water, and polyphagia meaning increased hunger due to the inability to use sugars and the loss of fat and proteins from the body. Other symptoms include fatigue and weakness, feeling dizzy, leg cramps, vision changes, tingling or numbness in hands or feet, dry skin, skin lesions or wounds that are slow healing, and ongoing infections (Farrell, M and Dempsey, J 2011 p, 1224). According to Marieb, E (2000 p, 326), the loss of body proteins leads to the deceased ability to fight infections. Diabetics must be careful when they suffer from a small cut or bruise and must be attended to immediately. Marieb, E (2000 p, 326) also states that this is because when large amounts of fats are being used for energy instead of sugars, the blood becomes very acidic (Acidosis), as ketones appear in the blood. The onset of type 1 diabetes mellitus may also be associated with sudden weight loss or nausea, vomiting or abdominal pains, if Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is present. Although DKA is not a presenting symptom of Miss Foley, it is still a common symptom that is…