Diabetes is a growing epidemic today. Chances are you know someone who struggles with blood sugar imbalances or has been diagnosed with some form of diabetes. Today, we’re talking about Type 1 Diabetes: What is it? What are the signs? Treatment options, and more!
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes is a form of diabetes in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin. We need insulin in order for sugar to get into our cells and give us the energy we need to go about our day. Type 1 Diabetes is more prevalent in children and adolescents but can become apparent in adults as well due to various factors (Mayo Clinic, 2024).
Signs and Symptoms:
In Type 1 Diabetes, signs and symptoms can look different from person to person as everyone is different. However, some general signs and symptoms include:
• Excessive thirst
• Frequent urination
• Unusual hunger
• Weight loss
• Irritability/mood disturbances
• Tiredness/fatigue
• Weakness
• Vision changes (blurred vision)
• (Mayo Clinic, 2024)
If you have not yet been diagnosed with diabetes and start to notice new symptoms such as these, talk to your doctor to see if you diabetes may be impacting you!
Treatment Options:
Though there is no cure for Type 1 Diabetes, many forms of treatment focus on lifestyle changes, the use of insulin to better manage insulin production, and careful monitoring of blood sugar levels (Mayo Clinic, 2024).
Research continues to study the conditions and medication options that may be able to help advance treatment in the years to come. If you have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and are struggling to find a treatment approach that works for you, reach out to get on our list for future Type 1 Diabetes studies!
Stay Tuned for Free Health Checks at SRA:
Suburban Research Associates recently hosted an open house where we offered free checks including blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C levels (photos below) ! We hope to offer another one soon, so stay tuned to our social media accounts for the next one!
Learn More/References:
To learn more about Type 1 Diabetes, check out Mayo Clinic’s informative video that breaks down the main components of the condition. Also check out their blog post on the topic for more in-depth information on how glucose and insulin work and complications that can come with Type 1 Diabetes.
If you’d like to find out more about upcomingT1D studies at SRA, get in touch today.
