Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
The development of Type 1 diabetes usually occurs when a persons immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells aka beta cells in the pancreas. This is known as an autoimmune response.
This process can take place over long period of time, in months or years, and no signs or symptoms of diabetes will be seen during this period of time. Unfortunately, by the time a person is aware that something is wrong and goes to the doctor with symptoms type 1 diabetes, by then about 80-90% of the beta cells have been destroyed.
This process can take place over long period of time, in months or years, and no signs or symptoms of diabetes will be seen during this period of time. Unfortunately, by the time a person is aware that something is wrong and goes to the doctor with symptoms type 1 diabetes, by then about 80-90% of the beta cells have been destroyed.
When more than 90% of the beta cells are destroyed, the secretion of insulin will be greatly reduced, this is then hyperglycemia and its associated symptoms (frequent urination, excessive thirst) start to take place.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a ceaseless medical condition that occurs when the pancreas produces very little or no insulin. Thus, leading to the elevation of blood glucose levels as the body is unable to absorb and use glucose and other nutrients from food, store fat and build up protein.
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a ceaseless medical condition that occurs when the pancreas produces very little or no insulin. Thus, leading to the elevation of blood glucose levels as the body is unable to absorb and use glucose and other nutrients from food, store fat and build up protein.
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