Type 1 Let’s talk hair!

[Jordan Kehoe]

So guys, as a 24 year old lad who’s been diagnosed T1 for 2 months now, I’m noticing that my hair is starting to thin out and the texture is starting to change. I think because of my insulin?! (Please correct if I’m wrong) Does anybody else have or had this issue and is there anyway to solve this?

 

[Craigh82]

Hi. I was diagnosed T1 in March last year due to pancreatitis. My hair went really thin and was falling out. I was in hospital for 4 months on numerous antibiotics and I thought it was that. So maybe mine was falling out due to just being diabetic???

 

[Rokaab]

Of course it could just be that you two were going to get thin hair anyways - my boss at work started going thin and going bald when he was mid twenties and he's not diabetic.
I'm not a bloke, but after many many years of diabetes my hair is still thick and uncontrollable (it does what it wants lol, styling isn't an option)

 

[miszu]

I remember reading about same symptoms on a different thread. This might be a reaction to your medication, but might just be natural as previously mentioned by rokaab.

 

[Mike d]

That's nigh on impossible to pinpoint. I'm far more than twice your age and have a full head of hair.

But yes, it would have bothered me at your age ... if you're willing, go see a specialist. Rogaine (Australia) and Regaine (UK) have some positive comments but it is not cheap and you might need to be patient for results. In any event, have your thyroids checked

 

[Simon84]

Also,Are you experiencing any symptoms such as unusual tiredness,sore tongue,blurred vision not related to high blood sugars? If so,might be worth mentioning to the doctor as it *May* be a sign of anaemia which can sometimes cause thinning of the hair but only a blood test can really tell.

 

[Safi]

It might be telogen effluvium. Serious illness & rapid weight loss can cause it & it's most often only temporary