There is no cure for Type 1 diabetes.
There is some evidence that it is triggered by a virus that changes the pancreatic cells in a way that prompts the immune system to attack them. …… Treatment includes a diet limited in carbohydrates and saturated fat, exercise to burn glucose, and regular insulin injections, sometimes administered [...]
Entries from June 2006
June 30, 2006
Treatment
June 30, 2006
diabetes mellitus
From Answers.com
A severe, chronic form of diabetes caused by insufficient production of insulin and resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The disease, which typically appears in childhood or adolescence, is characterized by increased sugar levels in the blood and urine, excessive thirst, frequent urination, acidosis, and wasting. Also called insulin-dependent diabetes, type [...]
June 30, 2006
Thirst
On or about June 14th I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus; Type 1 diabetes. The doctors called it sudden onset diabetes. Yep, it sure was sudden.
I had been taking and anti-biotic to treat an upper respiratory infection. The anti-biotic, levaquin, has some side effects:
Drowsiness
Taste Problems
Dry Mouth
I was on levaquin for 10 days [...]
