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The process that
destroys the insulin-producing beta cells can be a
long and insidious one. At the point when insulin
production bottoms out, however, type 1 diabetes
usually appears suddenly and progresses quickly.
Warning signs of type 1 diabetes include:
Frequent urination (in children, a recurrence of
bed-wetting after toilet training has been
completed)
Unusual thirst,
especially for sweet, cold drinks
Extreme hunger
Sudden, sometimes dramatic, weight loss
Weakness
Extreme fatigue
Blurred vision or other changes in eyesight
Irritability
Children with type 1 diabetes may also be
restless, apathetic, and have trouble functioning
at school.
Nausea
and vomiting are acute symptoms
In severe cases, diabetic coma may be the first
sign of type 1 diabetes
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