Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms: the pancreas stops producing insulin, due to autoimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, primary symptom occurs in the form of nausea and vomiting. In later stage, which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 04:35:18 +0000