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03 February 2010
Depression increases risk of diabetes complications
 
Patients with type 2 diabetes who suffer from depression are much more likely to develop diabetes-related complications, according to the findings of a new study.
 
29 January 2010
Armidale Support Group Vice-President receives Australia Day honours
 
Congratulations to Peter Garland, Vice President of the Armidale-Uralla & District Branch, for receiving an Order of Australia Medal in Tuesday’s Australia Day honours.
 
01 February 2010
Continuous glucose monitoring benefits those starting on insulin pump
 
People with type 1 diabetes who wear a continuous glucose monitor at least 70% of the time during their first six months after starting an insulin pump achieve better blood glucose improvements.
 
28 January 2010
Fasting glucose not insulin sensitivity predicts heart disease risk
 
Fasting blood glucose levels are a better predictor of cardiovascular disease risk than measures of insulin sensitivity according to new findings.
 

Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas no longer produces the insulin needed.

Type 1 diabetes:

• Represents 10 to 15 per cent of all cases of diabetes
• Is the most common chronic childhood diseases in developed nations
• Is not caused by lifestyle factors
• Type 1 diabetes is increasing at about 3 per cent a year

While we don’t know the exact cause of type 1 diabetes, it is thought that some people have a genetic predisposition for this condition and when exposed to a trigger, possibly a viral infection, the immune system then destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreas.

People with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections several times a day for life. While a great deal of research is being carried out, at this stage nothing can be done to prevent or cure type 1 diabetes.

Diagnosis

Usually in childhood or young adulthood, although it can occur at any age.

Symptoms

Usually abrupt onset. Symptoms include excessive thirst and urination, unexplained weight loss, weakness and fatigue, irritability.

Management

Lifelong insulin injections every day, regular blood glucose level tests, healthy eating plan and regular physical activity.

 

Related information

• New to diabetes: what next?
• The diabetes team
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Sharps disposal
• 10 steps to good health
• Information for young adults

 

Page last updated: 23 June 2009

 

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