Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas produces little to no insulin. It can occur at any age from infancy to late thirties and requires lifelong insulin treatment. The symptoms of type 1 diabetes include extreme thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, and nausea/vomiting. Type 1 diabetes onset resembles the flu and requires immediate medical care if left untreated as it can lead to the life-threatening condition of diabetic ketoacidosis. There is currently no cure for type 1 diabetes.

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TYPE 1 DIABETES
AWARENESS
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic life threatening autoimmune disease in which a person’s
pancreas produces little, to no insulin. It can occur at any age, but is usually
diagnosed from INFANCY to the late thirties and lasts a LIFETIME.
KNOW THE FACTS: TYPE 1 DIABETES...
Has NOTHING to do with diet or lifestyle
Is NOT preventable
Is NOT reversible
Has NO cure
Can occur at ANY age, INCLUDING INFANTS
Requires insulin dependency FOR LIFE
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS, IT COULD SAVE A LIFE:
Extreme thirst
Frequent urination
Drowsiness/lethargy
Weight loss
Increased appetite
Sudden vision changes
Fruity scent on breath
Nausea/vomiting
Heavy, labored breathing
Stupor/unconsciousness
Type 1 Diabetes onset looks similar to the FLU virus. Ask your doctor to check for
elevated blood glucose levels with a simple finger stick test or a urine dip stick if
you or your child exhibit the below symptoms:
SEEK IMMEDIATE CARE if multiple symptoms occur, it could be Diabetic Ketoacidosis
which can be fatal if not treated.
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