Some common symptoms that are often linked with type 1 diabetes are increased thirst, blurred vision, frequent urination, fatigue and chronic mood swings.

Family history of the disease, geography and age are the common risk factors for type 1 diabetes. Genetics is another potential factor that might increase your risks of developing type 1 diabetes.

Heart and blood vessel disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, pregnancy complications and eye damage are some of the complications that are associated with type 1 diabetes.