Kavita Singh Kavita Singh Asked 6 months ago

How many type 1 diabetes in the us?

I'm preparing for a presentation on diabetes prevalence. Does anyone know roughly how many people are affected by Type 1 Diabetes in the United States?

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Rajesh Patnaik Rajesh Patnaik Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Bhai, the exact number keeps changing but it is easily around 1.5 to 2 million people there. Type 1 is completely different from the lifestyle one. If you are asking because of some symptoms, please go get a proper blood test done instead of searching stats online.

Druti Bannerjee Druti Bannerjee Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

According to the CDC data I read, about 1.9 to 2 million Americans have Type 1 diabetes, including children. My doctor explained that it is an autoimmune condition where the body stops making insulin. It is not about eating too much sugar, which is a common misconception.

Meera Vasudevan Meera Vasudevan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I don't know the exact US numbers, but autoimmune issues are rising everywhere, even my thyroid problem is because of that. The most important thing is to get your HbA1c and other blood panels checked regularly. Only a doctor can give you the right path after seeing your reports.

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Sardar Preet Singh Sardar Preet Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My own son has Type 1, and there are millions of families like us globally, including a huge number in the US. It is a daily struggle with insulin, but kids live very active and happy lives. If you are dealing with a new diagnosis, please stay strong, it is totally manageable with the right medical care.

Kiran Chaurasia Kiran Chaurasia Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

The numbers are quite high there, probably in lakhs. While simple diet controls like eating jamun powder or karela juice can help support health, Type 1 is a serious medical issue that absolutely needs regular doctor visits and insulin. Don't ignore it or rely only on home remedies.

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