Medical References
Diseases & Conditions
Women's Health
Mental Health
Men's Health
Medical Web Links
MOL Site Map
Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
Read more health news
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
- Attribution
- View All
Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes usually develop over a short amount of time. Symptoms include the following:
If a person with type 1 diabetes goes without enough insulin for too long, the glucose level within the cells can fall dangerously low. When the cells in the body cannot get enough glucose, the body starts to burn fat for energy. This produces waste products known as ketones. High levels of ketones can result in too much acid in the body, called diabetic ketoacidosis. This condition causes:
Immediate medical attention is needed to prevent coma and death.