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| June 15th, 2002 | |
Disability DefinitionsThese disability definitions have been compiled from information available from disability organizations. The information here is for guidance only. It is not to be considered as medical advice. Consult a medical professional if you require a diagnosis or more information. | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Juvenile diabetes Linked as: Diabetes, Juvenile diabetes, or Type 1 diabetes, can affect people of all ages. It is caused by decreased production of insulin in the body. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, is needed to glucose into energy. Without it, the glucose piles up in the bloodstream and spills into the urine. Excessively high levels of sugar in the blood and the urine are the hallmarks of untreated diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst and urination, constant hunger, sudden weight loss, rapid and hard breathing, sudden vision changes or blurred vision, drowsiness or exhaustion, and a fruity odour on the breath. Diabetes is treated by controlling blood sugar levels and keeping them in the normal range (e.g. by administering insulin and restricting dietary sugar). Complications of uncontrolled diabetes include heart and kidney disease, stroke, blindness and amputation. | |
