Type 1 can be diagnosed at any age. Of course the younger it is diagnosed the more complications and these complications come sooner. The little ones are the saddest for me to see.
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Where do you find all this misinformation Katy? I know so many type 1's who have had diabetes from an early age with no complications even 1 lady diagnosed aged 6 she has been on insulin for 63 years with no complications.
I have been type 1 for 42 yrs diagnosed aged 4 1/2 no complications. My uncle 40 yrs on insulin no complications. There are 3 people that have been on insulin for 50+ years in my village all diagnosed as children no complications.
Insulin does not cause weight gain it is the act of getting the insulin and food intake wrong.