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This episode is meant to be shareable, informative, and brief. You're going to hear an outline of the signs and

symptoms of type 1 diabetes and what you should do if you see them and you or a loved one.

After you hear the information in English, it will repeat in Spanish.

Thank you to Paola Morero for her beautiful translation. Know the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes.

If you are noticing any of the following symptoms, please contact a physician immediately.

Frequent or excessive urination, unquenchable thirst, unexplained or rapid weight loss,

nausea and vomiting, a metallic or fruity smell on the breath.

Bed wetting, extreme hunger, mood changes, mood swings or irritability, fatigue and weakness, blurred vision, headaches, panting or

heavy breathing.

Please be aware that a physician could misdiagnose these symptoms as the flu, strep throat, a stomach flu, a urinary

intract infection, or a virus. An initial misdiagnosis of type 1 diabetes is

not uncommon. If you were a loved one is experiencing some or all of these symptoms,

please insist on a blood glucose test. Right there in the doctor's office, it's a simple

finger stick. These tests are inexpensive, they are easy to perform, and every moment that

you wait increases your chances of developing diabetic ketoacidosis, or DCA.

DCA is a serious condition that can be fatal. Please be safe and not sorry.

Remember if a doctor is telling you that it may be the flu, strep throat, stomach flu, a urinary tract

infection of virus, and you are seeing the signs and

symptoms of type 1, demand a finger stick test. Trust your gut. Too many people are

turned away over and over again.

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