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.
Next Steps
Consult endocrinologist/ Diabetologist