I was diagnosed with T1 diabetes at 77. I had rapid weight loss and Dr was treating me fo type 2 and was taking metformin was sick all the time. Finally seen Endo Dr. Got me on the Tandem Pump and doing OK so far sugar under control.
September 18, 2025
Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, but adults are often misdiagnosed initially because many healthcare providers don't realize it can occur after childhood. In fact, adult-onset type 1 diabetes is more common than childhood-onset.
The key difference is that adults tend to produce more insulin than children when type 1 Show Full Answer
Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, but adults are often misdiagnosed initially because many healthcare providers don't realize it can occur after childhood. In fact, adult-onset type 1 diabetes is more common than childhood-onset.
The key difference is that adults tend to produce more insulin than children when type 1 develops, which can lead to more reasonable blood sugar levels at first. This can cause confusion in diagnosis. Studies show that about 38% of people over 30 with diabetes symptoms were incorrectly treated for type 2 diabetes when they actually had type 1. Getting the right diagnosis often requires specific testing, like C-peptide tests and antibody testing, which can definitively show whether someone has type 1 diabetes.
Many myT1Dteam members have shared stories of being misdiagnosed for years before getting the correct type 1 diagnosis and proper treatment, which made a significant difference in their blood sugar control.
July 5, 2025
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