How to screen for type 1 diabetes?
My young cousin was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and it was a big shock for our family. Are there any ways to screen for Type 1 diabetes, especially in children or young adults?
6 answers
7 months ago
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I can only share my general knowledge, not medical advice. Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in childhood or young adulthood. If you have concerns, especially with symptoms like increased thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained weight loss, seeing a pediatrician or a general physician is the first step. They can advise on the right tests.
5 months ago
Type 1 diabetes is different from the type 2 most older people get, I think. My friend's younger cousin has it. If someone is having symptoms like always being thirsty or losing weight fast, they need to see a doctor asap for blood tests. It's not something you can just ignore, bro.
3 months ago
For type 1 diabetes, especially in children or young adults, it's crucial to get it checked immediately if symptoms appear. This isn't something to wait on. A doctor will typically order blood tests, including fasting blood sugar, random blood sugar, and a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test. Get it checked for safety, don't delay.
10 months ago
Look, for Type 1 diabetes, there's no screening like a routine checkup for everyone. If you or a kid has symptoms, like suddenly feeling very unwell, urinating a lot, or losing weight, straight to the doctor. They'll do blood tests right away. No time to waste with this one, haan.
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8 months ago
Yaar, Type 1 diabetes is actually an autoimmune thing, mostly found in kids or young adults. There's no general screening for it like Type 2. If someone has symptoms, like major thirst or weight loss, immediate blood tests are needed. You don't 'screen' for it; you check if symptoms are there, na?
6 months ago
While my focus is on managing my high BP with lifestyle and medication, for Type 1 diabetes, the screening is usually triggered by symptoms. It's not like the routine BP checks. If there are signs, blood tests for glucose and autoantibodies are done. Always get a doctor's advice on this, especially for children.