What is Type 1 diabetes? | Diabetes UK

Type 1 diabetes mellitus impacts 10% of individuals with diabetes in the UK. It is a serious, long-lasting problem where your blood glucose level is too high due to the fact that your body can’t make a hormonal agent called insulin.

The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes include really feeling really tired, requiring to wee a great deal, feeling extremely dehydrated and losing weight. These signs can come on very rapidly, so if you have any of these signs see a physician as soon as possible.

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