At 37, I've recently been feeling very tired, thirsty, and losing weight even though I'm eating normally. My doctor mentioned checking for type 1 diabetes, which surprised me because I thought it's usually diagnosed in childhood. Can adults develop it too?
9 months ago
Haan, it is totally possible. Since I have thyroid issues, my doc told me that autoimmune conditions can sometimes trigger other ones like Type 1 even later in life. Best is to get a proper antibody test and follow up with an endocrinologist regularly to keep an eye on things.
7 months ago
Actually yes, even I was reading about this last week because a cousin got diagnosed at 28. Apparently, it is called LADA or latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, and many people mistake it for type 2 initially. It is quite a revelation because we always think of it as a childhood thing.
9 months ago
Yes, you can. In medicine, we see adults getting diagnosed with Type 1 quite often, though it's sometimes misdiagnosed as Type 2 at first. If you're losing weight suddenly despite eating well and feeling constantly thirsty, please get a fasting blood sugar and HbA1c test done.
6 months ago
Yes, absolutely! It can happen at any age, even in your 30s or 40s. Don't worry too much, science has advanced so much now and it's totally manageable with a good routine. Just stay positive and consult a doctor! 😊
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3 months ago
Arre, at this age, I feel like you can develop anything anytime! But seriously, yes, adults can get Type 1 too, though people usually assume only kids get it. If your energy is suddenly low and you are running to the bathroom constantly, better go get your sugar levels checked up at a lab.
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