Diabetes mellitus type 1 history and symptoms
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Overview
Type 1 DM has 2 forms of presentations 1) Classic new onset, which commonly present with persistent thirst, frequent urination, and dehydration 2) Diabetic ketoacidosis, which commonly presents with abdominal pain, vomiting and flu-like symptoms.
History
- Type 1 DM has different ways of presentation. Obtaining the history is the most important aspect of making a diagnosis of type 1 DM.[1][2][3][4]
- Specific areas of focus when obtaining history include:[5][6][7][8]
- Increase frequency of urination
- Unusually wet diapers
- Persistent thirst
- Weight loss
Symptoms
Infants
Symptoms of type 1 DM include:[9][10][11][12]
- Increase frequency of urination
- Persistent thirst
- 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:Patient present with symptoms of
Early Symptoms
Late SymptomsAt this point, DKA is life-threatening and medical attention should be sought immediately.
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References
- ↑ "medline plus".
- ↑ "JDRF".
- ↑ "ADA".
- ↑ Type 1 Diabetes mellitus "Dennis Kasper, Anthony Fauci, Stephen Hauser, Dan Longo, J. Larry Jameson, Joseph Loscalzo"Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19e Accessed on December 27th,2016
- ↑ "medline plus".
- ↑ "JDRF".
- ↑ "ADA".
- ↑ Type 1 Diabetes mellitus "Dennis Kasper, Anthony Fauci, Stephen Hauser, Dan Longo, J. Larry Jameson, Joseph Loscalzo"Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19e Accessed on December 27th,2016
- ↑ "medline plus".
- ↑ "JDRF".
- ↑ "ADA".
- ↑ Type 1 Diabetes mellitus "Dennis Kasper, Anthony Fauci, Stephen Hauser, Dan Longo, J. Larry Jameson, Joseph Loscalzo"Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19e Accessed on December 27th,2016