diabetes

• someone has undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes why would they feel thirsty?

  increase thirst to try dilute sugar out of blood/remove from blood
• someone has undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes why would they feel tired?

  sugar in blood cant be used by cells for energy
• someone has undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes why would they feel irritated?

  inability to use energy to focus/moderate emotions
• someone has undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes why would they feel the need to pee lots?

  excess sugar in blood removed by urine
• what causes the decrease in BGL after a high sugary meal?

  chemoreceptors in beta cells in islet of langerhans detect blood sugar increase.

  • beta cells of islet of langerhans secrete insulin
  • insulin travels in blood all around body
• whats type 1 cause, age onset and treatment?

  autoimmune immune system following illness

  • young
  • insulin injections/pump
• whats type 1 cause, age onset and treatment?

  lifestyle factors/high sugar/fat diet, obesity, some genetics

  • middle/late adulthood
  • low fat/sugar diet
  • excercise, weight loss, insulin tablet