Could this be the onset of TYPE 1 DIABETES?

Question

have been having weird symptoms since Wednesday that have all pointed toward Type 1 Diabetes. I just got over a terrible viral infection a few weeks ago that really took a toll on my intestines.

Since Wednesday I have been experiencing the following symptoms:

- Frequent urination w/ NO pain or burning, up to 10-15 times a day
- Increased appetite
- Increased thirst
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Burning, gnawing pain in upper abdomen that has lasted for the past 24 hrs
- Feeling of "swelling" in upper abdomen
- Extreme flatulence
- Frequent diarrhea (was watery, but now stools are loose and very small)
- Burning, itchy ears

So basically I have a lot of symptoms that relate to problems of the pancreas and the onset of Type 1 Diabetes. I have an appointment with my doctor on Wednesday, but I would like to know if any one here could give me any information or take a stab at it.

Thank-you.

I am sixteen-years-old, if that matters.

Answer 1

It could be. But the best way to find out would be a doctors appointment. it might be some kind of infection too.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It could be a sign of diabetes, but it could also be a sign of another illness. Type 1 diabetes though it is unlikely at your age could happen. My sister developed it a 1 1/2 ago and she was 18 years old at the time. ( In a previous answer someone said it wasn't possible at your age??) Some doctors believe it could come from a virus that you attained at any point in your life, perhaps the one you describe.... or genetic thing brought on by that virus..Also when you urinate is there a sweet smell in the air?? That would be a big sign of diabetes because that would mean your body is giving off ketones. Which can cause deterioration to your kidneys. So it is good that you have an appointment. But one thing you could do and know for sure if you had it is buy a blood sugar testing kit. You can get them at Wal-Mart, cvs,publix,albertsons. Any super-store or drug store place. Although Wal-Mart would be the cheapest. They will be in the diabetes section of course. My recommendation would be to buy Freestyle brand. It is really painless, others you have to prick your finger but with this system you can use your arm or legs even. Don't be scared :D The normal blood sugar range is 80-130 if it is a little higher or lower don't be alarmed it could be something you ate that your body just kicked in. What you should do is buy the kit, fast( as in don't eat anything past 8;00pm that night ) then get up the next morning and test it. If it is much higher as in the 200's or 300's range you most certainly have it. Good Luck and realize millions of people just in the US alone deal with it all the time!!!!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

sous_lepontmirabeau's comment is very incorrect! You can develop Type 1 Diabetes all the way into your 30's! You do Not have to be born with it! Certain viruses or exposures can trigger it! I was diagnosed at 20 with Type 1! You could also be Type 2 or not have diabetes at all. Your symptoms can mimic other diseases as well. Please see an Endocrinologist not a primary general doc, they tend to think they know enough about Diabetes, NOT! Make sure they are Board certified!

Answer 7

This COULD be Type 1 (or pancreatitis), but you have other symptoms that are unrelated. The only way to find out is to see your doctor. I also agree that your bowel infection may still be present.

P.S. People are NOT born with autoimmune Type 1 diabetes. You are born with the GENETICS for it and then something in the environment like a virus sets the disease off. We say it is a genetic disease because it has a large genetic component and we can't prevent it. However, it needs a trigger/triggers, and it usually develops in childhood and adolescence, although infants and adults can get it as well. The most common age to develop it is around puberty, follwed by ages 5-9.

Uh...Sous...All I can say is that your information regarding the development of Type 1 diabetes was wrong. Period. In fact, *Type 2 diabetes* is the form that would be very rare in someone of that age unless they were obese or had MODY, a rare genetic subtype of Type 2 diabetes that occurs in young thin people, and happens to run in families (autosomal dominant inheritance). Type 1 is NOT rare in adolecents.

As for your immature personal comments, that is uncalled for. I am a pre-med student with a personal interest in autoimmune diseases, including Type 1 diabetes. I'm not old, or greasy! ;) I don't understand how you can put down our information when it is YOU who is clearly misinformed. I DID agree with you that it is most likely that the person still has a bowel infection (virus). However, he may also have a bacterial infection which requires antibiotics. Urinating 15 times a day weeks after the illness duration is NOT usually normal. We BOTH agree a visit to the doctor is probably in order.

It is always better to be safe than sorry. The poster seems to know a lot about Type 1, so perhaps he has a family history (and is at higher risk) of the disease and is worried. A simple test would put his mind at ease. That is worth something to a patient, I think.

Just want to add that A1c's are NOT used to diagnose Type 1 diabetes, as they reflect average blood glucose levels over a period of 3 months. Since Type 1 can appear over the course of weeks, and not months, many Type 1's do not have an abnormally or extremely elevated A1c. An A1c is not supposed to be used to diagnose diabetes. In this case of Type 1, usually all that is needed is a random glucose, serum or urine ketone screen, a c-peptide test, and antibody tests.

Most likely, you do NOT have diabetes, but it is best to safe if you are concerned.

Info for SOUS..: Type 1 diabetes is a multifactorial and polygenetic disorder. Specific HLA loci on Chromosome 6 are involved, as well as the AIRE gene and unknown others. Possible triggers being explored are coxsackie and enteroviruses, a lack of vitamin D early in life (an immune modulator), and early exposure and/or the timing of exposure to gluten and casein and/or other dietary proteins. As with all autoimmune disease, a "leaky gut" appears to be the point of entry for the trigger. This is the best way I can sum it up for you.

People who are "born" with Type 1 usually do not have autoimmune diabetes, but rather a RARE (1 in 1000 Type 1 diabetics) genetic form of diabetes caused by a KIR 6 mutation. These infants will be able to use oral Type 2 meds (Sulfas) instead of insulin. You can search for my previous post on this rare form of newly discovered diabetes.

Answer 8

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 19 go to your doctor as soon as possible and have a hemaglobin A1C test done (just ask him to check you out and get you a blood test to see if you are diabetic).

I noticed it when I got weird pains that felt like they were in my bones and went to the doctor and told him about the frequent urnination and extreme thirst and he had me tested.

Go to your doctor as soon as possible today if it is not too late go tomorrow at the latest this is a good reason to not go to school and to see your doctor instead this is very important!

Answer 9

You should also get checked for Celiac disease.
Regardless of what some people have said, type 1 can appear at any age.
Mary Tyler Moore didn't get it until she was well into her 20's.I met a woman who developed type 1 in her '70's.
I wish you the best. The first step is a diagnosis.after that you can begin to feel better.

Answer 10

My sister was diagnosed with type 1 @ the age of 9 & was vomiting because of all the glucose floating in her system. Her blood sugar was around 700 whe she was diagnosed. Also, if your having a really high blood sugar, you develop sweet smelling breath, which a nurse or dr would be able to detect.

See if you can borrow the glucometer of a diabetic (maybe one they don't use anymore but still have current strips) & test your blood sugar yourself to see where its at.

Answer 11

If you had a fever of let's say 103 for a long period of time this could inflict damage on your Pancreas. If you were out having fun and fell off your skate board and injured your Pancreas you might obtain Diabetes 1. You did mention infection and some signs are prevalent, so I would have it checked out with your Doctor.
Good Luck&Good Health