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I May Have T1D Rather Than T2D?Misdiagnosis of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

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April 17, 2024

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May 21, 2024

I May Have T1D Rather Than T2D?Adult Onset Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know

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April 7, 2024

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Why is Type 1 Diabetes Not Being Diagnosed?

I May Have T1D Rather Than T2D?Why is Type 1 Diabetes Not Being Diagnosed?

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March 27, 2024

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I May Have T1D Rather Than T2D?

Type 1 Diabetes Testing

Diabetes mellitus—a chronic disease that occurs when the body can’t produce enough insulin to support the cells for energy—has many associated types and tests. With more than 133 million Americans living with diabetes and more cases escalating every day, it’s essential to differentiate between the various forms, assessments, and treatment plans for each.

Erin Poche

May 3, 2024

I May Have T1D Rather Than T2D?

Misdiagnosis of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Just as some children with type 1 diabetes are incorrectly assessed with the flu or some other viral infection, recent studies indicated that up to 40% of adults with type 1 diabetes are misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes. These dangerous miscalculations and insufficient testing may lead to hospitalization with severe diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic coma and even death.

Laura Rogers

April 17, 2024

I May Have T1D Rather Than T2D?

Adult Onset Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know

There is a growing prevalence of adult onset T1D diabetes cases worldwide. As the autoimmune disorder (diabetes type 1) was often found in children and young adolescents, misdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes is often common in adults.

Erin Poche

April 7, 2024

I May Have T1D Rather Than T2D?

Why is Type 1 Diabetes Not Being Diagnosed?

Contrary to popular belief, type 1 diabetes does not happen exclusively during childhood. In fact, almost 50% of type 1 diabetes diagnosis arises in adulthood. Data from the UK Biobank shows that more than 40% of type 1 diabetes occurs after age 30 and that many patients are often initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Laura Rogers

March 27, 2024

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