Type 1 Diabetes Aware -- Diabetes UK and JDRF UK

Diabetes UK and JDRF UK believe everyone needs to be aware of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes. We are working together to raise awareness of the condition and to make sure the signs and symptoms are spotted immediately. The video features children living with type 1 diabetes and showing the most common symptoms of the condition. About 2,000 children a year are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the UK. Please share this video with your friends, family and schools to make sure they are aware of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes. If not diagnosed quickly enough, your child will get very sick, very quickly.
For more info:
DUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diabetesuk
JDRF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDRFUK

DUK Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/diabetesuk
JDRF Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/jdrfuk

DUK website: http://www.diabetes.org.uk
JDRF website: http://www.jdrf.org.uk

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[Ziyad Miloud]

I have had daibetes for 13.5 years and a half and i got tried of having diabetes and i am wondering if it could damage me now?please help me

[diabetesukcharity]

Hi Ziyad. Diabetes can cause issues if it's not managed carefully, but looking after yourself and managing your diabetes in line with what your doctor says will really help and reduce the chances of any damage being done.

Have a look at our website for some good tips and advice on how to stay healthy.

[earthwormjj]

My doctor told me to come back in 2 weeks for a test but not to worry because I definitely dont have diabetes,. the next day I was rushed into hospital and they told me I should of been in a comma my levels were so high,.

[diabetesukcharity]

It's this sort of thing we want to stop happening. We hope you're doing ok now. Thanks so much for the comment - just goes to show how dangerous it can be if the symptoms aren't spotted quickly.

[Emily Owen]

I've been Type 1 for five years now- i'm 13 and live a perfectly normal life. Your charity is amazing!

[diabetesukcharity]

Thank you :)

[nodders1]

Great video!

Just a reminder: type 1 can strike at any age, not just in childhood. So if anyone has these symptoms (excessive thirst, needing to go to the loo all the time, extreme tiredness) please talk to your GP and have a blood test.

[agnes z]

My 19 year old son was diagnoes a day ago. Just returned home from icu. As a mother i am heartbroken and in shock. Scared to death for him. As is he. I am at the stage where i camt stop crying. He is just numb on the inside. i hope it will get easier.

[earthwormjj]

Heya, I've had it for 7 years now I promise you it wont slow you down if you dont let it,. it's just another factor that you have to take into consideration but your life wont change :)

[Isabella Roydhouse]

Good point

[Isabella Roydhouse]

I became type 1 diabetic on the 3rd July 2012, so this year actually so I haven't gone through all the experiances yet. :/

[ASTARPRO]

This is something that people need to be aware about. Everyone needs to see this video.

I think youtube should allow free promotion of charities and their warning / awareness videos. These videos can save lives.

[Trevor Nicol]

Diagnosed in 1966. During the unquenchable thirst periods I used to do the worst thing possible and that was to drink lemonade.