December 7, 2025

Type 1 Diabetes – Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management | OSCE Talk

In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter break down Type 1 diabetes — a lifelong autoimmune condition in which the body destroys its own insulin-producing beta cells.We explore its pathophysiology, how to recognise the early clinical signs, and the essential diagnostic criteria you need to know for exams and real-world practice. The discussion covers day-to-day management, insulin therapy, the role of technology such as continuous glucose monitors, and the short- and long-term complications clinicians must watch for.A structured approach to patient interaction ties the theory together, helping you feel confident taking a Type 1 diabetes history in your OSCEs.Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune condition leading to absolute insulin deficiency.Insulin is vital for glucose uptake — without it, hyperglycaemia develops.Classic symptoms follow the four T’s: thirsty, toilet, thin, tired.Viral infections and genetics are common triggers.Patients are at increased risk of infections.Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency — recognise it early.Blood sugar monitoring and insulin adjustment are essential to safe management.CGM devices and technology improve long-term outcomes.Complications divide into microvascular (retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy) and macrovascular disease.Autoimmune conditions often cluster — family history matters.🎧 Listen & Follow:🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z...🍎 Apple Podcasts →https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/osce-talk/id1845051423▶️ YouTube →    / @oscetalkpod  📸 Instagram →   / oscetalk_  🎵 TikTok →   / oscetalk_  

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