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Is it common for a 12-year-old kid to get type 1 diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor,My son, who is just 12 years old, has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. My colleagues keep saying diabetes is a lifelong illness that cannot be cured. Is it true? What can be done to cure this? How common is it to be seen in such a young age group? Any restrictions or differences fro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, it is a lifelong disease, but there is no need to worry; diabetes is common nowadays, and there are many options to control it. So for cure is under research - since it is a genetic issue, we are still awaiting a complete treatment; s... Read Full »