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6 YRS OLD SON DIAGNOSED WITH DIABITIES
My son is 6yrs old and he has been recently diagnosed with diabities , he was admitted in the hospital for 7 days and was given medication for typhoid and diabities, before identifying diabities he was suffering from typhoid for two months , the doctor has not figured out/ told us the reason because it's not genetical , his sugar level raised to 585 but there were no symptoms regarding that , can the diabities before reversed , also it was earlier mentioned that the pancreas aren't producing insulin , what can be the reason?
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It is type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Do consult endocrinologist once for physical examination.
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Dr. Hema Venkataraman
Endocrinologist
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
This is likely type 1 diabetes
But don’t worry there is so much of support available for this now
Please take insulin regularly
We can help you manage this well
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It is type 1 DM, where patient needs insulin from outside.
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly connect
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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale
Diabetologist
4 yrs exp
Wardha
It sounds like your son may have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, where the body’s immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This often leads to little or no insulin production, which could explain why his blood sugar rose so high (585) without typical symptoms. Sometimes, type 1 diabetes is diagnosed after another illness, like typhoid in his case, which may have triggered an autoimmune response in his body.
Type 1 diabetes, unlike type 2, cannot typically be reversed because it involves the immune system permanently damaging the insulin-producing cells. Treatment usually involves insulin therapy to manage blood sugar levels. It’s important to work closely with his doctors to ensure his insulin needs are met.
While there’s no cure for type 1 diabetes currently, research is ongoing, and advancements in treatment (like artificial pancreases and more effective insulin therapies) continue to improve the quality of life for children with this condition.
The typhoid illness could have been an added stressor on his immune system, which may have hastened the onset of diabetes. However, diabetes is a complex condition, and it can develop even without a clear genetic link in some cases.
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Consult endocrinologist/ Diabetologist
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Solapur
Looks like Type 1 DM.. Insulin dependent for life
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Dr. Peerzada Ovais Ahmad
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Srinagar
Your 6-year-old son has been diagnosed with diabetes, and it is most likely Type 1 diabetes. This occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, called beta cells. As a result, the body is unable to produce insulin.
It’s important to understand that Type 1 diabetes cannot be reversed. Your son will require insulin for life, as it is the only treatment for this condition. Following your doctor’s guidance is crucial to effectively managing his diabetes.
I know this diagnosis can be shocking and difficult to accept as a parent. However, please understand that Type 1 diabetes is caused by an absolute deficiency of insulin due to an autoimmune process. With proper care, it can be managed, allowing your son to live a healthy life.
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