Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with Type 1 Diabetes?

In Type 1 Diabetes, the body does not produce insulin due to the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This lack of insulin leads to elevated blood glucose levels, which can result in the classic symptoms associated with diabetes. Polydipsia, or excessive thirst, occurs as the body attempts to address dehydration caused by polyuria, which is the frequent urination seen in uncontrolled diabetes due to the osmotic diuresis from high glucose levels.

Weight loss is also commonly associated with Type 1 Diabetes. In the absence of insulin, the body is unable to utilize glucose effectively for energy, leading to the breakdown of fat and muscle for energy, hence causing unintentional weight loss.

Weight gain, however, is not a symptom typically associated with Type 1 Diabetes. In fact, individuals with Type 1 Diabetes often experience weight loss rather than gain, especially in the initial stages of the disease when they are undiagnosed and have high levels of blood sugar. Thus, it is correct to identify weight gain as the symptom that is NOT commonly associated with Type 1 Diabetes.