How do Type 1 diabetics cope?
Get support. A good support system is essential to coping with type 1 diabetes. Spending time with friends and family or talking with someone you trust are great ways to manage diabetes distress. You can also join a diabetes support group to meet other people who are living with type 1 diabetes.
Can a person with type 1 diabetes live a normal life?
While the lifespan of people with type 1 diabetes has increased progressively since the advent of insulin therapy, these patients still experience premature mortality, primarily from cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, a subgroup of those with type 1 diabetes survives well into old age without significant morbidity.
How do you tell if its type 1 or 2 diabetes?
The primary test used to diagnose both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is known as the A1C, or glycated hemoglobin, test. This blood test determines your average blood sugar level for the past 2 to 3 months. Your doctor may draw your blood or give you a small finger prick.
How to know if you have diabetes symptoms?
If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested: 1 Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night. 2 Are very thirsty. 3 Lose weight without trying. 4 Are very hungry. 5 Have blurry vision. 6 (more items)
What are the first signs of prediabetes?
This is often a sign of prediabetes. The medical name for this skin condition is acanthosis nigricans. Often causing darker skin in the creases of the neck, AN may be the first sign that someone has diabetes.
What are the warning signs of diabetes in the neck?
One possible warning sign of diabetes is the development of dark patches on your skin, particularly around your neck. Dark patches might be widespread, or only noticeable in the creases of skin. The skin around your neck might also feel velvety or thicker. This condition is known as acanthosis nigricans (AN).
What are the symptoms of skin infections in people with diabetes?
People who have diabetes tend to get skin infections. If you have a skin infection, you’ll notice one or more of the following: Hot, swollen skin that is painful An itchy rash and sometimes tiny blisters, dry scaly skin, or a white discharge that looks like cottage cheese