Juvenile diabetes, more commonly referred to as Type 1 diabetes is a syndrom where a disordered metabolism cause inappropriately high glucose levels in the blood due to a deficiency of insulin secretion in the pancreas.
With Type 1 diabetes the patient is dependent on insulin but there are various ways to control your diabetes including diet, insulin, Self-monitoring of blood glucose and exercise.
Basically what happens when you consume food, a portion is broken down into sugar (Glucose) and is passed through the blood via a hormone called Glucose.
Glucose is normally produced by the Pancreas but in patients with diabetes, the Pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Juvenile diabetes is important to diagnose early because some of the complications that accompany are problems with vision that can lead to diabetic retinopathy and possible blindness.
Trouble with blood vessels also accompanies diabetes.
These complications can lead to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery obstruction.
Other complications include, kidney failure and nerve problems that could lead to foot ulcers, impotence and digestive problems.
The cause of Juvenile diabetes is still unknown but it is thought to stem from an aggressive autoimmune response to altered pancreatic antigens not childhood obesity or excessive eating like previously thought.
It is vital to diagnose type 1 diabetes to deter further complications.
Some typical symptoms include: Frequent urination, increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, extreme weakness and fatigue,urinating at night, blurred vision, numbness in hands or feet, drowsiness, fruity odor on breath.
Check with your family doctor for an early detection of juvenile diabetes.