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Type 1 Diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose), starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.
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∙ 8y agoWith type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system attacks part of its own pancreas. Scientists are not sure why. But the immune system mistakenly sees the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas as foreign, and destroys them. This attack is known as "autoimmune" disease.
These cells - called "islets" (pronounced EYE-lets) - are the ones that sense glucose in the blood and, in response, produce the necessary amount of insulin to normalize blood sugars.
Insulin serves as a "key" to open your cells, to allow the glucose to enter -- and allow you to use the glucose for energy.
Without insulin, there is no "key." So, the sugar stays -- and builds up-- in the blood. The result: the body's cells starve from the lack of glucose.
And, if left untreated, the high level of "blood sugar" can damage eyes, kidneys, nerves, and the heart, and can also lead to coma and death.
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Are the foods good for type 1 diabetics also good for the type 2's?
No. Type 2 diabetes is more severe, and many of the type 1 diabetics' food do not work for type 2 diabetics. However, foods good for type 2 diabetics will be interexchange able with type 1 diabetics.
Difference between shots and pills for diabetes?
Pills are for Type 2 diabetics. Type 1 diabetics use shots or an insulin pump.
What happens to type 1 diabetics if sugar is consumed?
Blood sugar rises
Can diabetics eat croutons?
If you have Type 1, then no. If you have Type 2, yes, but not a lot.
Is spirulina good for diabetics?
I think its good for diabetics.
Can acupressure point get rid of diabetics?
we cannot get rid of diabetics, nor an acupressure. but it can bring diabetics under control.
How is Pyorrhea linked to Diabetes Type 1?
Pyorrhea, or periodontal disease, is only related to Type 1 Diabetes, and is not directly linked to it being the cause of Type 1 Diabetes or vice versa. Periodontal disease is only related to Type 1 Diabetes in the sense that a study showed that Type 1 Diabetics showed deeper periodontal pockets and more periodontal attachment loss as opposed to non-diabetics. Those traits are the most common on patients with Pyorrhea, or periodontal disease. These symptoms of periodontal disease seem to appear among Type 1 Diabetics because some Type 1 Diabetics do not have very great metabolic control, which could lead to higher susceptibility and a greater sign of symptoms in Type 1 Diabetics. Type 1 Diabetics do not have these symptoms, but rather have a greater appearance of what a symptom is close to and thus have a higher susceptibility to Pyorrhea. View the Related Link below for the study (you need a PDF Document viewer).
Can type-1 diabetics donate sperm?
No. Donors must have no chronic medical problems.
What cheese can you eat as a diabetic?
type 1 diabetics can eat any cheese they like
Can diabetics who have herpes live?
Yes, herpes is not fatal to diabetics.
What is the percentage of diabetics in the US?
86% people have diabetics in the US
Is it tomato suitable food for diabetics?
yes, diabetics can have tomatos.
