Type 1 diabetes

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As a diabetic, a quick access to medical advice and appropriate medications essential. Our competent doctors in our avi practices will explain with you during your first consultation which symptoms are bothering you and find the The right therapy for you.

What is type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Diabetes mellitus type 1, as in type 2 diabetes mellitus, causes blood sugar hyperglycaemia. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that often develops as early as childhood and adolescence. Those affected produce no or only an insufficient amount of insulin.

Around 10% of people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. The so-called LADA diabetes (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults), on the other hand, affects adults after the age of 30. Unlike type 2 diabetes mellitus, type 1 (and LADA diabetes) produces antibodies against insulin-producing pancreatic cells. The cells die slowly and are therefore no longer able to produce enough insulin or even produce it at all. We then speak of absolute insulin deficiency. That's a problem because your body needs insulin as a “key” to let sugar into its cells. Therefore, type 1 diabetes must ultimately be treated with insulin on a permanent basis.

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What are the possible symptoms? What are the consequences?

Symptoms such as rapid and abnormal weight loss, increased urination, severe thirst or even abdominal pain lead to suspicion of this disease. If you experience these symptoms, it is necessary to make an appointment with the doctor as soon as possible for further clarification. This is because this form of diabetes can quickly lead to a life-threatening situation.
The consequences of not being treated are metabolic disorders (ketoacidosis), which can be fatal. Blood vessels, organs, and nerves can also be damaged.

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Treatment of type 1 diabetes in avi

With a simple blood test, it can be clarified whether the corresponding symptoms are actually due to diabetes mellitus. In order to avoid long-term consequences of chronically elevated blood sugar levels, it is necessary to ensure good blood sugar control by means of insulin therapy tailored to you individually. A complementary connection to a specialist diabetology practice is recommended. We are happy to help you find a suitable practice and are always in close contact with you about your therapy.
At the intensified insulin therapy (ICT) Patients inject long-acting insulin once or twice a day. In addition to meals, an extra dose of rapid insulin is given.
Patients must regularly check their blood sugar and estimate the carbohydrate content of the meal in order to be able to calculate the sufficient amount of insulin. Training, which is carried out after the diagnosis, teaches the necessary basics.

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