Diabetes - Type 1 (Juvenile Diabetes)

The first signs of potential diabetes are excessive thirst and frequent urination.

Other signs and symptoms include:

• Flu-like symptoms
• Weight fluctuations
• Blurred vision

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In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, which is needed to take sugar (glucose) from the blood to the cells. You will find information about insulin, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, diagn

In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, which is needed to take sugar (glucose) from the blood to the cells. You will find information about insulin, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, diagn