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How old were you when you were diagnosed?

Discussion in 'Diabetes Discussions' started by Giverny, Mar 25, 2013.

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How old were you when you were diagnosed?

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  2. 6-10

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  1. Thom

    Thom · Member

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    T1......29 years old (3 years ago now). Everyone knew but me apparently!

    Doctor at the time suggested it either happened during a viral infection or a prolonged period of stress (which seems more likely when i think back to the job i had at the time!)
     
    #21 Thom, Mar 25, 2013 at 8:03 PM
  2. mrman

    mrman Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    type 1 ~ diagnosed at 33, now 35

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    #22 mrman, Mar 25, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    #23 Lealea83, Mar 25, 2013 at 8:48 PM
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    #24 Billietobin, Mar 25, 2013 at 8:54 PM
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    billybadger Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    46 - Type 1
     
    #25 billybadger, Mar 25, 2013 at 10:22 PM
  6. Emilycbrown123

    Emilycbrown123 · Member

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    I was only 3 years old when I was diagnosed but remember most of it was a very weird thing to experience at that young age x


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    #26 Emilycbrown123, Mar 25, 2013 at 11:00 PM
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    #27 Lyndesay, Mar 25, 2013 at 11:02 PM
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    I was 6 years. Type 1. Now 40.
     
    #28 Jojo1972, Mar 25, 2013 at 11:04 PM
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    #29 xAngelax, Mar 26, 2013 at 12:18 AM
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    picklebean Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    T1 diagnosed at age 11, now 31.
     
    #30 picklebean, Mar 26, 2013 at 3:23 AM
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    #31 Samantha98, Mar 26, 2013 at 4:26 AM
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    Diagnosed in Jan this year T1 at 45. Docs say probably brought on by stress of breaking my shoulder & arm on boxing day.


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    #32 Merlyn13, Mar 26, 2013 at 5:50 AM
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    Type 1, diagnosed when I was 8, had it 34years!! Can still remember the day I was diagnosed and screaming with my first injection!!

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    #33 jdizzy74, Mar 26, 2013 at 6:38 AM
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    Type 1 diagnosed this Jan at 27
     
    #34 Robabz, Mar 26, 2013 at 6:59 AM
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    Dougal Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    I was 13. Type 1
     
    #35 Dougal, Mar 26, 2013 at 9:29 AM
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    JosieMorton123 · Newbie

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    #36 JosieMorton123, Mar 26, 2013 at 10:05 AM
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    HelenQueen Type 1 · Newbie

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    55 type 1, a real shock!
     
    #37 HelenQueen, Mar 26, 2013 at 1:23 PM
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    Diagnosed at 8. Type 1. I'm 24 now.


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    #38 Lucypieee, Mar 26, 2013 at 1:33 PM
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    32 last march, almost been a year now.type 1.
    Knew I had it after a google search had all symptoms, was expecting to be on tablets as was ignorant to the whole thing. Was put on insulin. Hey ho life goes on, hasn't really stopped me doing anything. If anything Im more healthy as watch what I eat, do more gym and don't drink cider much anymore.


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    #39 dieard, Mar 26, 2013 at 1:56 PM
  20. buckmr2

    buckmr2 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Diagnosed aged 4 years old in 1972
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    #40 buckmr2, Mar 26, 2013 at 3:42 PM
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