{"id":4730,"date":"2019-03-18T18:22:50","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T18:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=4730"},"modified":"2024-05-09T03:33:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T03:33:07","slug":"what-you-should-know-about-type-1-t1d-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/what-you-should-know-about-type-1-t1d-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"What you should know about Type 1 (T1D) Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diabetes is on the rise and what has significantly increased is the rate of type 1 diabetes (T1D), formerly known as \u201cjuvenile\u201d or \u201cjuvenile onset\u201d diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that more than 13,000 children and young people are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

T1D is often first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults. However, people may develop T1D at any age. The exact cause of T1D is unknown, there is no cure and it cannot be outgrown. In most cases of T1D, the body\u2019s own immune system, which normally fights harmful bacteria and viruses, mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Doctors believe genetics may play a role in this process, and exposure to certain environmental factors, such as viruses, may trigger the disease.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms for T1D include:
\n\u2022 Increased thirst
\n\u2022 Frequent urination
\n\u2022 Bedwetting in children who previously didn\u2019t wet the bed during the night
\n\u2022 Extreme hunger
\n\u2022 Unintended weight loss
\n\u2022 Irritability and other mood changes
\n\u2022 Fatigue and weakness
\n\u2022 Blurred vision
\n\u2022 In females, frequent vaginal yeast infections<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that it can be controlled with insulin therapy, exercise and diet. A simple blood test can identify type 1 diabetes. Be sure to consult with a physician if you or a family member is experiencing any of the above symptoms by contacting Flushing Hospital Medical Center\u2019s Ambulatory Care Center at 718-670-5486.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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