Paulmescal
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Can a teenager have diabetes and what's the causes at a young age? #diabetesdiscussions
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Diabetes at a young age
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
Yes it is possible for teenagers and young children to get diabetes. It is most likely an autoimmune disorder at this age.
This link might help to explain it. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/
