Type I diabetes is the type most frequently found in children and adolescents. It is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia due to absolute deficiency of insulin secretion.
The clinical presentation ranges from mild nonspecific symptoms or no symptoms to coma.
The first signs of diabetes in a young person are thirst and loss of weight.
The continual loss of fluid dries out of the body and the sensation of thirst is a warning that unless they drink enough to replace the extra urine.
Following some major signs and symptoms of type I diabetes.
*Onset is usually sudden with symptoms progressing within a few weeks
*Weight loss
*Polydipsia - increased thirst
*Polyuria –frequent urination
*Lethargy
*Diabetic ketoacidosis – a medical emergency with symptoms including dehydration and decreased responsiveness
Symptoms of type I diabetes
