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==History== | ==History== | ||
T1DM has different ways of presentation. Obtaining the history is the most important aspect of making a diagnosis of type 1 DM. Specific areas of focus when obtaining history include: | |||
* Increase frequency of urination | |||
* Unusually wet diapers | |||
* Persistent thirst | |||
* Weight loss | |||
==Symptoms== | ===Symptoms=== | ||
==== Infants ==== | |||
Symptoms of type 1 DM include: | |||
* Persistent thirst | |||
* Frequent urination | |||
* Dehydration | |||
==== Young children ==== | |||
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! colspan="2" |Type 1 Diabetes mellitus can have one of the following presentations | |||
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|Classic new onset | |||
|Diabetic ketoacidosis | |||
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==== Most common presentation of type 1 DM ==== | |||
*[[Frequent urination]] | *[[Frequent urination]] | ||
*Excessive [[thirst]] | *Excessive [[thirst]] | ||
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*[[Sores]] that are slow to heal | *[[Sores]] that are slow to heal | ||
*More [[infection]]s than usual. | *More [[infection]]s than usual. | ||
*[[Nausea]], [[vomiting]], or [[stomach pain]]s | *[[Nausea]], [[vomiting]], or [[stomach pain]]s | ||
* Difficulty in vision | |||
* [[Oral Thrush]] may be present, or/ [[Yeast infection|yeast infections]] that fail to go away, this is because the normal fungal/flora present in oral cavity/cervix in women, the balance is upset and bacterial began to feast on the high sugar from urine output/ dry mouth from extreme thirst. | |||
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==== Early Symptoms ==== | |||
* [[Sluggish]], [[extreme tiredness]] | |||
* [[Fruity smell to breath]]/compare to nail polish remover, similar to peardrops | |||
* Extreme [[thirst]], despite large fluid intake | |||
* [[Constant urination]] | |||
* Extreme [[weight-loss]] | |||
* [[Oral Thrush]] may be present, or/ [[Yeast infection|yeast infections]] that fail to go away, this is because the normal fungal/flora present in oral cavity/cervix in women, the balance is upset and bacterial began to feast on the high sugar from urine output/ dry mouth from extreme thirst. | |||
* [[Muscle wasting]] | |||
* [[Agitation]] / [[Irritation]] / Aggression / [[Confusion]] | |||
==== Late Symptoms ==== | |||
At this point, DKA is life-threatening and medical attention should be sought immediately. | |||
* Emesis ([[vomiting]]), although this is not always a sign of late-stage ketoacidosis, and can occur both in early-stage ketoacidosis and in non-ketoacidic hyperglycaemia. | |||
* [[Confusion]] | |||
* [[Abdominal pain]] | |||
* [[Loss of appetite]] | |||
* [[Influenza|Flu]]-like symptoms | |||
* [[Lethargy]] and [[apathy]] | |||
* Extreme [[weakness]] | |||
* [[Kussmaul breathing]] ("air hunger"). Patients breathe more deeply and/or rapidly. | |||
* [[Unconsciousness]] ([[diabetic coma]]) after prolonged DKA. At this stage, speedy medical attention is imperative. | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
History
T1DM has different ways of presentation. Obtaining the history is the most important aspect of making a diagnosis of type 1 DM. Specific areas of focus when obtaining history include:
- Increase frequency of urination
- Unusually wet diapers
- Persistent thirst
- Weight loss
Symptoms
Infants
Symptoms of type 1 DM include:
- Persistent thirst
- Frequent urination
- Dehydration
Young children
Type 1 Diabetes mellitus can have one of the following presentations | |
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Classic new onset | Diabetic ketoacidosis |
Most common presentation of type 1 DM
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Early Symptoms
Late SymptomsAt this point, DKA is life-threatening and medical attention should be sought immediately.
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