Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 7 months ago

How is type 1 diabetes diagnosed?

My little cousin was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and the doctor mentioned it's type 1. We're all a bit worried, so I'm trying to understand how they figure it out. What kind of tests do they do to diagnose type 1 diabetes?

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Shalini Mathew Shalini Mathew Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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In the clinic, we usually check for a high fasting blood glucose and an HbA1c above 6.5%. For Type 1 specifically, the doctor will also look for autoantibodies in the blood and test for ketones in the urine. It is very manageable once the diagnosis is clear, so don't worry.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My grandmother used to say that extreme thirst is just due to the summer heat, but we must trust proper medical science for these things. Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed through blood tests like fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and specifically autoantibody tests to see if the body is attacking its own insulin cells. Please consult a good diabetologist.

Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Hey, take a deep breath. If you or someone close is showing symptoms like rapid weight loss and frequent urination, get a fasting blood sugar and HbA1c test done immediately. A doctor will easily guide you through the process, and we are all here to support you through this.

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Siddharth Verma Siddharth Verma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My roommate had to get tested for this last semester because he was losing weight like crazy. He just went to the campus clinic, they did a quick finger-prick blood test, and then sent him to a lab for an HbA1c and antibody test. It was super quick and he is doing totally fine now with his insulin routine.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I was actually reading up on the difference between the two types yesterday. From what I found, they diagnose Type 1 using a random blood sugar test, HbA1c, and checking for specific islet cell antibodies to confirm it's an autoimmune issue. It's really interesting how precise these lab tests are nowadays.

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