First off let me start by saying that the problem with diagnosing type 1 diabetes is that it’s symptoms are very general and can be easily explained away. When I think back to when my husband was diagnosed in 1996 we explained away every single symptom except the blurred vision. He was tired because he had been working so hard. He was up during the night going to the toilet because he used to drink quite a bit. That’s the danger with Type 1, you can explain it away, the symptoms are similar to lots of other conditions such as flu. However, if it’s left undiagnosed, so untreated the result can be fatal.
So, here they are, the four Ts
- TIRED
- THINNER
- TOILET
- THIRSTY
If you only take away one thing away from reading my blog, make it this. If you notice any of these symptoms get it checked out. Don’t be put off, ask for a blood glucose test, don’t take no for an answer, it really could be the difference between life and death.
Ding a simple finger stick is so inexpensive and so effective in identifying who might be having high blood sugar that it really just needs to be routine in ER's and doctors offices.
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