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Type 1 Diabetes and The Battle to Manage High Blood Sugar Type 1 Diabetes is a common but serious disease involving the imbalance of blood sugar levels between the blood and tissues of the body. All cells in the body require glucose, provided by the blood, in order to do their jobs. Therefore, maintaining the proper levels of glucose metabolism is vital to life itself. Glucose is derived from the food that you eat, especially sugars and carbohydrates. Sucrose (from fruit and honey), dextrose (from starch) and lactose (from milk) are all simple sugars that the liver easily converts into glucose in a healthy body. Glucose can also be derived from stored fats and carbohydrates through more complex liver functions. Insulin is the chemical that gets glucose molecules to the cells where they can be used for energy. While the pituitary gland carefully monitors the concentration of glucose in the blood, the pancreas produces exact amounts of insulin to correspond to blood glucose levels. This process gets energy into the cells and maintains normal glucose concentrations in the blood. The Causes and Effects of Type 1 Diabetes In most people with Type I Diabetes, a genetic condition causes their own immune systems to attack and destroy all or most of the insulin producing cells in the pancreas shortly after birth. Consequently, Type 1 Diabetes may also be referred to as juvenile diabetes. However, not all people who suffer from Type I Diabetes have lived with the condition since childhood. People who have damaged or surgically removed pancreases also suffer from complications due to Type I Diabetes. In simple terms, Type 1 Diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas can't produce enough insulin (or any at all) to get the glucose out of the blood and into the cells. This causes a buildup of glucose in the blood, a condition called hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is the source of all the serious symptoms and organ damage caused by Type I Diabetes. Complications of Untreated Type I Diabetes The following is a list of the serious complications that may arise if Type I Diabetes is left untreated: blindness coma death kidney failure seizures. Other severe health problems can also affect those with Type I Diabetes. High glucose levels cause the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye to bleed. Over time, this bleeding causes permanent damage and blindness. The kidneys also bleed when the microscopic filters that clean waste metabolites from the blood are significantly damaged. Once the kidneys have failed, the damage is irreversible. The only treatment options are dialysis or a kidney transplant. Type I Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Another potential problem for Type 1 Diabetics is low blood sugar concentrations, known as hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is the result of having extremely low blood glucose levels and correspondingly high insulin levels. When a diabetic takes an accidental overdose of insulin or skips a meal but still takes his insulin, he can find himself suffering from hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia causes dangerous seizures that can cause brain damage. Because the brain's energy source is glucose, deficiencies in blood glucose immediately affect the brain's normal functioning. To avoid hypoglycemia and the other dangerous side effects associated with Type I Diabetes, it is crucial for diabetics to monitor and maintain healthy blood glucose levels. While all of the listed health problems are quite severe, most diabetics can lead long, healthy lives, as long as they diligently monitor and maintain their blood glucose levels with insulin therapy. Brittle Diabetes Brittle diabetes is a serious type of Type 1 Diabetes that is not well understood. Those who suffer from brittle diabetes suffer from wild swings in glucose levels despite their best efforts to regulate diet and insulin levels. Medical experts now think that this type of diabetes is caused by digestive problems, whereby one's digestive organs are affected in such a way that they greatly prolong or accelerate the digestion of carbohydrates. This causes major problems regarding the dosage and timing of insulin injections. As a result, brittle diabetics have great difficulty regulating blood glucose levels without experiencing major hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic episodes. Living Healthy with Type I Diabetes People suffering from Type 1 Diabetes should maintain their blood glucose levels, keeping them as close to normal as possible. Serious and irreversible organ damage will quickly occur if a diabetic is uncooperative or otherwise unable to check and maintain blood glucose levels regularly. When diabetics diligently check their blood glucose levels, they can avoid the serious cumulative effects of this condition. Clearly, Type 1 Diabetes is a very serious but treatable condition. If someone you love is a Type 1 diabetic, educate yourself on the causes, effects and treatments for the condition. Take time to learn about the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia so that you can administer immediate and proper aid. This knowledge could prevent organ damage and possibly save the diabetic's life.

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