Diabetes
Diabetes patients' bodies are unable to use the glucose in their blood as energy because their insulin levels are insufficient. This results in the body beginning to burn fat and muscle for energy, resulting in a decrease in total body weight. Before being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, persons frequently experience unexpected weight loss, although type 2 diabetics can also experience it. When you have type 1 diabetes, your immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas. Your body cannot use glucose as fuel without insulin. This results in elevated blood sugar. Unused glucose is eliminated by your kidneys through urine. Calories also leave your body as sugar does.
Diabetes type 1 also results in:
- Frequent urination
- Dehydration
- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Excessive thirst
- Excessive hunger
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