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Can type 1 diabetes start at 16 years old? can you have it when you're older or are you just born with it? am i at risk? thank you for your time!
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Diabetes mellitus: Type 1 diabetes can start at any age. It is usually precipitated by a stressful situation such as infection or puberty. If diabetes runs in your family you are more prone to get it. For now you seem to be in the clear unless you have the illness in your family
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