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Q: How does type 1 diabetes cause weight loss?
In type 1 diabetes, could somone please explain to me how and why this causes weightloss?

A: Uncontrolled type 1 causes weight loss. Essentially insulin is the key that lets nutrients (carbs) into your cells in your body to create energy. Type 1’s do not make insulin, so the cells are starving. For energy, the body will burn off fat cells and this is what causes a type 1 to have rapid weight loss.

Q: What causes people with Type 1 diabetes to get bad headaches and migraines?
My little brother has type 1 diabetes and was diagnosed with it at 12 months old and he sometimes get bad migraines. What causes migraines and bad headaches when you have type 1 diabetes?

He is 17 years old and is a big part of me. If something ever happened to him, damn I don’t know what I’d do.
I need some responses here guys.
Thank Tralee, but he already has an insulin pump as do most people with type 1.

A: I have had type 1 since I was 16 yrs old and have had migraines as well . It is because your sugar goes too high and puts excess pressure on your brain cells causing exspansion of them and that is what causes the migraines . I got this info from my dr and also I got a prescription for sumatriptan and it does help but makes you very drowsy and you cannot do anything after that .

Q: what causes type 1 diabetes?
what causes type 1 diabetes? i’ve been wondering this for i long time. i dont want to have it, but what would i have to do to get it?
ok, so now i have another question. can somebody make themselve have diabetes? once again, i dont WANT to have diabetes.
ok. i made a mistake in my questions. its not only type 1. it can be any type. thanks for the people who are answering. it really helps.

A: Vaccinations are thought to be a HUGE contributor.

Here is a pretty good summary of different causes thought to cause it.

WHAT CAUSES DIABETES?
© What Doctors Don’t Tell You (Volume 11, Issue 8)
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Only around 10 per cent of type I diabetics have a family history of the disease. The most believable theory is that most diabetes is linked to immune system function.
For example, 75 per cent of diabetics have antibodies to their own pancreatic cells, compared with 0.5-20 per cent of those without diabetes thus supporting the theory that it is an autoimmune disease (Murray M, Pizzorno J, Textbook of Natural Medicine, Seattle: John Bastyr College Publications, 1988).Several things can cause the immune system to go haywire. Infections such as pertussis, hepatitis and rubella, and with coxsackievirus, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus can initiate the autoimmune process. This link with viruses has led some observers to believe that the worldwide programme of early vaccinations may have a role to play in the development of diabetes.

There is also a theory that some of the drugs used during pregnancy and labour, like the synthetic hormones used to induce labour and pain relieving drugs such as the epidural (but not pethidine), may initiate the process of autoimmune destruction (Landymore Lim L, Poisonous Prescriptions, PODD, 1994).

IDDM has recently been linked to allergy to cow’s milk, a link previously found only with NIDDM.

Many observers, including WDDTY panellist Leo Galland, believe that nitric oxide in the body is an important mediator in the development of type I diabetes. “Too little nitric oxide may contribute to high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and male sexual impotence,” says Galland. “And although modest production of nitric oxide is important for normal cell function, high levels may be extremely toxic, killing the body’s own cells and causing shock.”

High levels of nitric oxide can kill or inhibit pancreatic beta cells. Recently, destruction of the pancreas by nitric oxide was shown to be an early event in the development of diabetes (Lancet, 1994; 343: 1199-206).

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Q: How can mumps leading to pancreatitis cause Type 1 diabetes?
My Type 1 diabetes was caused by mumps

A: To make it simple.
The pancreas produces insulin.
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreatic inflammation is so severe that you could say that the pancreas autodestroys itself with all the enzymes it produces to digest food. This enzymes engorge the pancreas and destroy its specialized tissues. Because of this you loose pancreatic tissue with it’s islets (special islets produce insulin) and therefore with no insulin you become diabetic type: insulin dependant.

Q: Does Diabetes type 1 cause any adverse effects while you are menstruating?
I am wondering if there are anythings I should worry about/look out for.

A: Yeah high blood sugar is the only thing I’ve seen, or erratic sugars, like really low then really high unexpectedly.
It’s usually only a week or two before.

Q: Can diabetes type 1 cause a low immune system?
As my mother doesn’t know why i keep getting colds, i am diabetic type 1.

A: Well, diabetes can interfere with the function of white cells in the blood, which fight infection. Not sure that would mess with your immune system to the point where you wouldn’t be able to fight a cold. Probably just getting a lot of colds. Just a coincidence I say.

Hope I helped :)

Q: I am 18 years old and have had type 1 diabetes for 18 years. Recently i have become sexually active?
but sometimes i can’t keep a hard on. I find that when this happens my blood sugar is usually low. Does low blood sugar cause this? Also, does type 1 diabetes cause ED? My A1C is always <6.5.

A: Most of the diabetic problems are resoled when their blood sugar levels are within the range.

Erectile Dysfunction can be caused by diabetes.

Visit
http://erectiledysfunctioncure.blogspot.com for more info on ED due to diabetes its treatment and cure

Q: what causes type 1 diabetes?
I used to be really healthy and feel full off life now i am 98% sure i have diabetes, it sucks, why could i have suddenly got it? I am 18 years old and never had anthing more serious than flu in my life!

A: Often, it happens for no known reason. It’s an autoimmune disease and that means your body attacks itself.

I got it from a traumatic injury. There is no history of diabetes in my family…of any type. I’m type 1 and fully insulin dependent.

The only way to know for sure is to get tested. An oral glucose tolerance test will tell the tale. Call your doctor with your concerns and ask that the test be scheduled. While you’re at it. ask for thyroid testing as well.

EMT

Q: type 1 diabetes causes?
the juvenile diabetes association claims it is caused by a virus that attacks the pancreas that kills the beta cells. They say it is not genetic but the weakness for it ‘may’ be. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

A: this website discuses all theories….very informative…
energywave.com/what-ails-you/diabetes/diabetes-type1-case-study

Q: Can type 1 Diabetes cause physical pain and mood swings?
Is this normal for someone that takes good care of their Diabetes?

A: Well type one diabetes can cause pain however this is usually with those who have dealt with the disease for a prolonged amount of time. This is because small blood vessels are damaged leading to inadequate circulation which can cause pain. The mood swings are due to blood glucose levels (amount of sugar in the blood) being to high or to low. This can lead to behavior which mimics drunkenness. i.e.) disorientated, confused,slow,angry,ect. However these symptoms are not normal for those who properly manage their diabetes. If this is occurring with someone you know it would be wise to see a doctor or go to the hospital.

Q: How do I get sponsors to be the youngest runner to cross America and support the cause for diabetes type 1?
I am 14 and I am training to be able to run all the way across the continental US in hopes to set a record and at the same time be able to raise much needed money for the research and hope for a cure for type 1 diabetes, which I have and is on the rise, rapidly. I don’t know where to begin to get this cause started and actually make it worth something. I am hoping for huge contributions to this cause. How should I begin?

A: I love your enthusiasm. Never let diabetes stop you from doing anything !!

Good luck.

Q: Can Adam Morrison withstand an 82 game season including the playoffs with his type 1 diabetes?
Adam Morrison was drafted to the Charlotte Bobcats earlier this year and there were doubts and questions about his medical condition off the court. We know that he can play basketball very well but he has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes causing NBA teams to reconsider choosing him as a player for their ball club. Thus raising questions: Can he last an 82 game season and the possiblity of the playoffs? Can he make a difference in the game knowing that diabetes can effect his playing abilities? Pls explain.

A: He is not the first guy in NBA with this problem … So, I think everything will be OK with him. At least I heard that doctors said that he is able to play a whole season

Q: can the onset of type 1 diabetes be caused by a blow to the body such as from contact Karate?
Looking for a possible cause to the sudden on set of type 1 diabetes in a teen age girl.

A: It’s possible, but only if the blow was especially severe (like needing to go to the ER afterwards and in that case, the doctors would have kept her in the hospital because of the injury). So, even though it’s possible, it’s very unlikely. It is far more likely (99%) that the diabetes was already developing. Type 1 can develop rather suddenly in many cases, and in other cases it becomes noticeable rather suddenly after weeks or months of missed symptoms.

Type 1 can be caused by other things besides autoimmunity, including genetics, extreme stress, starvation, chemically induced (like from toxic exposure or the use of anesthesia during surgery in some people) and serious injuries (for those answerers who can’t seem to accept that). By far the most common cause seems to autoimmunity, but it is not the only cause.

Q: Can Diabetes type 1, result in pancreatic cancer in long run, how is type 1 diabetes caused ?

A: I lost my mom in Feb. to this horrible cancer, she never had diabetes and she never developed it while she was sick.

Q: What causes type 1 diabetes?
please no fancy words, im only 14.

A: There is no one specific cause. Sometimes, it just happens for no apparent reason. There is a possible genetic tendency but that is more related to type 2.

I’m type 1 and mine was caused by a traumatic pancreatic injury. There is NO known history of diabetes in my family. I’m the only one so there goes the genetic theory. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means in some cases, the body views the pancreas as a foreign enemy and attacks it.

Go to webmd.com and look up type 1 diabetes. You can get a lot more information there.

EMT

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