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Can someone be misdiagnosed with type 1 diabetes?
Can someone be misdiagnosed with type 1 diabetes?
Can someone be misdiagnosed with type 1 diabetes?
It is commonly misdiagnosed in adults.A study found that 38% of type 1 diabetes patients diagnosed over age 30 were misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes and did not receive the required insulin.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Blood sugar level is fixed by diet / life style modifications/ exercise by the patient and medication advise by the doctor.
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What is the relationship between weight loss and diabetes?
When you weigh less, your pancreas is better able to keep up with your body's need for insulin. It also lessens your risk for other serious complications of diabetes, including heart problems, kidney disease and nerve damage.
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