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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TYPE 1 DIABETES?

The process that destroys the insulin-producing beta cells can be a long and insidious one. At the point when insulin production bottoms out, however, type 1 diabetes usually appears suddenly and progresses quickly. Warning signs of type 1 diabetes include:

  • Frequent urination (in children, a recurrence of bed-wetting after toilet training has been completed).

  • Unusual thirst, especially for sweet, cold drinks.

  • Extreme hunger.

  • Sudden, sometimes dramatic, weight loss.

  • Weakness.

  • Extreme fatigue.

  • Blurred vision or other changes in eyesight.

  • Irritability.

  • Children with type 1 diabetes may also be restless, apathetic, and have trouble functioning at school.

  • Nausea and vomiting are acute symptoms.

  • In severe cases, diabetic coma may be the first sign of type 1 diabetes. [ See What Are the Emergency Conditions associated with Type 1 Diabetes? , below. ]