Silver's Video Diary
Saturday, January 30, 1:22 pm

Affects Children
and Adults

Type 1 diabetes usually strikes children, adolescents, and young adults, but it can be diagnosed in adults as well. It comes on suddenly, causes dependence on injected or pumped insulin for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications.

Saturday, January 30 
Dr. Ponzio kickin' it 40 miles from the finish.

Type 1 Diabetes
Warning Signs

Warning signs of type 1 diabetes may occur suddenly and include:
·   Extreme thirst
·   Frequent urination
·   Drowsiness or lethargy
·   Increased appetite
·   Sudden weight loss
·   Sudden vision changes
·   Sugar in the urine
·   Fruity odor on the breath
·   Heavy or labored breathing
·   Stupor or unconsciousness

Silver's Video Diary
Saturday, January 30, 11:36 am 

 Difficult
to Manage

Despite paying rigorous attention to maintaining a meal plan and exercise regimen and always injecting the proper amount of insulin, people with type 1 diabetes face many other factors that can adversely affect efforts to tightly control blood sugar levels. These factors include stress, hormonal changes, periods of growth, physical activity, medications, illness/infection, and fatigue.