Topic
Signs, Symptoms & Diagnosis
Common symptoms, warning signs, and how the condition is diagnosed.
The Warning Signs in a Child
Type 1 symptoms appear over days or weeks, not years. Knowing the four main signs is what stops a child from becoming dangerously unwell first.
How Type 1 Is Diagnosed
Diagnosing Type 1 takes more than one high blood sugar reading. Here are the tests involved, and the specific one that confirms which type it is.
Diagnosed in DKA: What Happened
Many children are diagnosed with Type 1 only after becoming seriously ill. Here is what was happening inside, and what recovery looks like.
When Adults Are Told It Is Type 2
Type 1 diabetes does not stop at eighteen. Here are the signs an adult Type 2 diagnosis deserves a second look, and exactly what to ask for.
The Risk to Brothers and Sisters
Family history raises the chance of Type 1, but most people diagnosed have none. Here is a straight answer to what relatives should expect.