The Miami Herald – Allison Horton
Type 1 diabetes usually begins during childhood or adolescence but can develop in adults. Symptoms include excessive thirst, eating a lot and weight loss, said Dr. Arcenio Chacon of Baptist Children’s Hospital. Haley had experienced these symptoms. When blood sugar levels are high, it becomes difficult for the kidneys to process, so the sugar spills into the urine. That leads to frequent urination and dehydration. Weight loss results because the body is not absorbing the sugar, which has the calories. (more)