Type 1 DiabetesType 1 diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a long-term disease of the pancreas gland, located in the abdomen. Every cell in the body needs insulin (a hormone released in response to rising blood sugar levels) so that glucose (blood sugar) is absorbed by the body's cells. If the body lacks insulin, glucose builds up in the blood. Type 1 diabetes can appear at any age. Every affected patient needs insulin injections to avoid complications of insulin deficiency. When glucose levels become high enough, it begins to appear in the urine. It is very important to check your own blood sugar levels to be able to control diabetes. What are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes Increased thirst. If you experience any of the symptoms above regularly, it is important to see a doctor and get tested for diabetes. There is a 5 to 10 percent risk of a child developing diabetes if a parent or sibling has type 1 diabetes. How is type 1 diabetes treated? adopt an appropriate diet containing a controlled amount of carbohydrates. The goal of insulin treatment is to control the amount of insulin in ...... middle of paper ...... used? Diabetic acidosis is treated in a hospital setting, often in an intensive care unit. Treatment consists of: intravenous fluids, initially containing salt, then fluids containing glucose. intravenous insulin given drip (infusion) potassium supplements added to the infusion antibiotics, if an infection is identified. and ketone bodies in urine. In fact, it only makes things worse. Diabetic acidosis is caused by low insulin levels and must be treated with insulin. Long-term outlook If diabetic acidosis is diagnosed and treated early, the patient should make a full recovery within a few days. If acidosis is not treated promptly, it can be life-threatening..