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Does type 1 diabetes happen later in life like to someone who is 30 yrs. old?

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Can happen but: Usually earlier on in life.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Linda DiMeglio answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Yes: Although the peak in diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is in childhood, nearly half of persons diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are diagnosed after the age of 18. Some adults who have type 1 are misdiagnosed as having type 2 and do not end up on Insulin until they fail treatments with oral (by mouth) diabetes medications.

Answered 6/25/2014

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