In the Winter 2021 edition of the Diabetes Ireland Members Magazine, Deborah Condon chatted with Sinéad Greene about her Type 1 diabetes journey. Diagnosed at age 13, Sinéad who is now a school teacher and plays GAA for Cavan ladies, has never let her diabetes get in the way of her life or stop her from taking on anything.
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Type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed in childhood or early adult life. There are 4 main symptoms to watch out for.
The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes in children can be easily remembered by thinking of the word TEST:
- Thirst Increased
- Energy Reduced
- Sudden reduction in Weight
- Toilets Trips Increased
