Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 A Condition That Results From...

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 is a condition that results from the autoimmune destruction of insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas. This type of Diabetes Mellitus accounts for about 5% of cases of diabetes. It affects males and females equally, and is usually diagnosed under the age of twenty. I was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes when I was eleven. I had been experiencing the common symptoms of extreme thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, and sugar cravings for a few weeks. I was taken to see a family doctor who diagnosed me with mononucleosis, and recommended I take a vitamin C supplement. Just over 24 hours later, I was experiencing hallucinations and loss of consciousness, and I was rushed to the emergency room with a blood glucose level of over 800mg/dL. Diabetes has since been an important part of my life, and I have found that by committing to â€Å"eating clean†, exercising regularly, and monitoring my blood glucose and insulin levels closely, I am able to keep my A1C at 6.0%. I am hoping to obtain a deeper understanding about the onset of type 1 diabetes. Although the cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown, a number of explanatory theories have been put forward, including genetic susceptibility, a diabetogenic trigger, and/or exposure to an antigen. The largest contribution to the pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes comes from a single locus called IDDM1 comes from several genes located in the Major histocompatibility complex on the 6p21.3 chromosome. This is believedShow MoreRelatedEffects Of Diabetes Mellitus On The Body And Its Functioning1020 Words   |  5 PagesDiabetes Age, percentages brief explanation symptoms Risk and environmental factors, different types rate per†¦. graphs and tables explain the figures, reasons for increases and decreases Diabetes mellitus is an inherited and/or acquired endocrine metabolic disease distinguished by high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) which occurs as a result of insufficient insulin levels and/or resistance to its actions in the body. 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Type 1 DiabetesRead MoreJuvenile Diabetes1364 Words   |  6 PagesJuvenile mellitus diabetes is a commonly a type 1 diabetes. This form of diabetes is a condition with a disordered metabolism. It is exhibited in high glucose levels due to lack of or insufficiency of insulin secretion in the pancreas organ. It happens in such a way that when a juvenile eats food it is broken down into glucose. The sugar has propensity of exceeding bloodstream into certain body cells using a hormone known as the insulin. This hormone is manufactured in the pancreas. Usually the