My cousin's baby was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and I was so surprised because I thought it was something that developed later in life. Are you actually born with a type of diabetes? It's all very confusing for me.
8 months ago
Generally, the type of diabetes you are 'born with' is Type 1 diabetes. It's an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It often appears in childhood or adolescence, but can develop at any age. Another rare type is Monogenic Diabetes (MODY), which is also genetic and present from birth.
7 months ago
My child was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age, and that's the one most people refer to when they say 'born with.' It's not about lifestyle, but an autoimmune condition. It requires insulin from day one. It's tough, but with proper management, kids can lead full lives.
8 months ago
The one you're usually born with is Type 1 diabetes, bro. That's where your body stops making insulin. It's different from Type 2 which mostly comes later in life due to lifestyle. I know a few friends who got Type 1 when they were kids, it's not their fault or anything.
5 months ago
The type of diabetes one is born with is typically Type 1 diabetes. It's a condition where the body does not make insulin. It requires careful management from childhood.
4 months ago
When people say 'born with diabetes,' they usually mean Type 1 diabetes. It's an autoimmune condition, not really linked to diet or lifestyle like Type 2. It's where the body can't produce insulin. There's also a rarer form called MODY, which is genetically inherited. It's important to understand the distinctions.
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