Terms
early onset diabetes
type 1
main goal
maintain normal blood sugar
family history
if anyone in your family has it, there is an increased risk that you could
heart and blood vessel disease
risk of cardiovascular problems is higher
if you have these symptoms
go to the doctor, it requires a medical diagnosis
what is type 1 diabetes
where the pancreas can't produce enough insulin
monitor
blood sugar levels
genetics
certain genes are an increased risk of developing type 1
nerve damage
poorly controlled blood sugar could cause someone to lose all sense in limbs that are affected
common
blurred vision, fast heart rate, weight loss, headache
hormone used with diabetes
insulin
medications
insulin, hormones, dietary supplements
geography
risk increases as you are further away from the equator
kidney damage
can damage the filtering system in kidneys
urinary
bedwetting or excessive urination
organ diabetes affects
pancreas
self care
physical exercise, diabetic diet, nutrition and carbohydrate counseling
age
2 peaks when there is high risk: 4-7 and 10-14 years old
eye damage
can damage blood vessels of the retina
gastrointestinal
nausea or vomiting
high blood sugar
hyperglycemia
different forms of insulin
short-acting (regular)
rapid-acting
intermediate-acting
long-acting
viral infections
can cause the immune system to turn against the body
skin and mouth conditions
can cause infections in the skin and mouth. bacterial or fungal infections, gum disease and dry mouth
whole body
excessive thirst, fatigue, hunger, sweat