Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate type 1 diabetes mellitus: Leading symptoms Polyuria (frequent urination) Polydipsia (great feeling of thirst) Weight loss (physiognomy/appearance: slim patients). Performance reduction Associated symptoms Fatigue Weakness Visual disturbances Delayed wound healing Pruritus (itching) Bacterial or mycotic (“fungal”) skin infections. Balanitis (acorn inflammation). Candidiasis (candiamycosis) Furunculosis (episodic repeated occurrence of … Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) The cause of diabetes mellitus type 1 is an absolute insulin deficiency due to the destruction of ß-cells (≥ 80%) in the pancreas (pancreas) by an autoimmunological disorder (type 1a); about 90% of cases). In addition, there is a causative genetic component as well as the influence of environmental factors.The phase of … Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: Causes