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Type 1 Symptoms

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes usually develop quickly over a short period. If not diagnosed and treated with insulin, a person with type 1 diabetes can lapse into diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), also known as a diabetic coma.  DKA is life-threatening, so it's important to contact your healthcare provider immediately if you are experiencing symptoms. Type 1 diabetes symptoms include:

  • Excessive thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Extreme hunger
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Fatigue, or a feeling of being "run down" and tired
  • Dry, itchy skin
  • Tingling or burning pain in the feet, legs, hands, or other parts of the body
  • Irritability, depression
  • Frequent or recurring infections, such as urinary tract infections, yeast infections, and skin infections
  • Slow healing of cuts and bruises

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12/2809 I was DKA. I was started on a regiment of Novalog before meals. (sliding scale) Lantus 30 A1c was 12%. Now 6%. Am I cured? All tests normal

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1 - National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Diabetes Overview. (Accessed 10/24/10).

Reviewed by Francine Kaufman, MD. 4/08

Last Modified Date: 02/09/2010
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