What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
3. Symptoms
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes can appear suddenly. One symptom is increased thirst as the body craves water to try and flush excess glucose from the body. The patient will also likely urinate more frequently to help them process the extra fluids. Not being able to process glucose for energy means the patient becomes hungrier.
Despite increased hunger, the patient is still likely to lose weight. A lack of energy also means the patient will feel weak and fatigued. Blurred vision is another potential symptom, and children are more likely to start wetting the bed. The patient can also become irritable.
