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Signs, Symptoms & Diagnosis
Common symptoms, warning signs, and why it's often misdiagnosed as Type 1 or Type 2.
Clues That It Might Be Monogenic
Certain features should prompt the question. Here is the checklist worth taking to your own doctor if your diabetes has never quite added up.
When a Type 1 Diagnosis Does Not Fit
Some people carry a Type 1 label and years of insulin injections they may not need. Here are the signs that the diagnosis deserves revisiting.
When a Type 2 Diagnosis Does Not Fit
A lean young adult labelled Type 2 with a striking family history is the classic missed MODY. Here is what does not add up, and what to ask.
The Tests Done Before Genetic Testing
Genetic testing is expensive, so two cheaper blood tests usually come first. Here is what each measures and what the results point towards.
Building Your Family Tree
A three-generation diabetes family history is free, takes an afternoon, and is often the single thing that unlocks a monogenic diagnosis at all.