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