Some time ago, I read that over 50% of people with Type 1 diabetes are diagnosed as adults. Google seems to suggest the average age of diagnosis is 13 or 14 and it is incredibly rare to be diagnosed at birth although it was considered to have a different name (neonatal diabetes) if diagnosed younger than 6 months.
Unfortunately, it is still commonly thought of as a childhood disease (the name of the biggest Type 1 diabetes charity, Juvenile Diabetes, Research Foundation , JDRF, doesn't help). Some doctors still believe this which is why misdiagnosis of adults is too common.
Unfortunately, it is still commonly thought of as a childhood disease (the name of the biggest Type 1 diabetes charity, Juvenile Diabetes, Research Foundation , JDRF, doesn't help). Some doctors still believe this which is why misdiagnosis of adults is too common.
