Youngest diagnosed diabetic

[Vhorza]

Hey, i was once told that i was the youngest diagnosed diabetic in the UK. I have never really believed this but thought i'd ask and see.

I was diagnosed at 15 months old. what about you?

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[GraceK]

I read somewhere a few years ago that there are babies now being born with diabetes. Can't find anything on Google about it though, but I did read it somewhere.

 

[Vhorza]

Oh that's interesting, I didnt think it was possible to be born with diabetes. i'll see if i can find anything.

 

[phoenix]

There are infants diagnosed with diabetes within 6 months of birth. It seems that some of these may not classic T1 but another genetic form of diabetes: neonatal diabetes. This may not always be insulin dependent
They have so far found at least 300 cases where after testing for the genetic mutation they have been able to stop insulin and use oral sulphonylurea tablets
For anyone diagnosed within the first twelve months of life it's worth reading this link. Testing for the mutation is available in the UK.
http://www.diabetesgenes.org/content/ge ... ng-infancy