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How do i diagnose type 1 diabetes? i've been feeling very sick and my family has a history of type 1 diabetes. i was wondering if you knew how to diagnose it.

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The : The symptoms of type 1 diabetes are excess thirst and urinating and weight loss. If you are having these, a doctor can do a simple blood test to make the diagnosis. Type 1 diabetes isn't handed down in the family very often- maybe 5% of the time.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Hemoglobin a1c: Check urinalysis, blood sugar, and hemoglobin a1c.

Answered 5/26/2013

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