These symptoms can be signs ofdiabetes ketoacidosis, or DKA, a rare but serious complication of type 1 diabetes that results from very high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) that leads to a buildup of dangerous acids in the blood. Ketoacidosis can be fatal and requires emergency tre...
When type 1 diabetes develops blood glucose levels may rise up to five to ten times the normal level. Excess glucose spills over into the urine, drawing water with it and causing frequent urination and dehydration. Thirst increases as the bod...
Welcome to this video tutorial on diabetes mellitus! We’ll be looking at the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and complications. Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood...
Type 1 diabetes (T1D)is an autoimmune condition with a strong genetic link. In people with type 1, an overactive immune system attacks the pancreas, damaging its insulin-producing cells (known as beta cells) until they no longer make enough insulin to manage blood sugar levels. Because of ...
Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes in short, is a classification of metabolic disorders marked by high blood sugar levels over an extended period of time. Common symptoms are excessive thirst frequent urination, and increased hunger. See the fact file below for more information on the diabetes or alte...
(WHO) recognizes three main forms of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational.Gestational diabetesoccurs in women only during pregnancy. All forms have similar signs, symptoms, and consequences, but different immediate causes. The ultimate cause of all of them is the inability of the ...
Post-COVID-19 condition symptoms among emergency department patients tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection In this study of more than 6500 emergency department patients, symptoms consistent with Long COVID are reported by 38.9% of SARS-CoV-2 test-positive and 20.7% of test-negative patients three mont...
Diabetescomes with a lot of signs, so it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms before it is too late. It's important to see your doctor before the symptoms become severe.Type 2 diabetessymptoms often develop slowly and most people don’t even know it. It is really important to...
Fink says. Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1, which is usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence (though it can be diagnosed in adults, as well). What are the early signs of diabetes?The symptoms of type 1 tend to come on suddenly, and may include irritability and ...
What is diabetes? What causes diabetes? Learn the signs, symptoms, diet for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.