December 3, 2000
Diagnosis and Symptoms
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Question from Fenton, Missouri, USA:
How does a blood test determine if you have type 1 diabetes?
Answer:
From: DTeam Staff
Diagnosis of diabetes is arbitrary and the American Diabetes Association and WHO determine what the blood sugar cut-off levels will be However, type 1 diabetes in childhood is universally accompanied by symptoms and would almost never be diagnosed without them.
KJR
[Editor’s comment: See: Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes Guidelines.
Type 1A diabetes can be distinguished from type 1B or type 2 diabetes by measuring antibodies In type 1A, antibodies will be positive. In type 1B, insulin therapy may or may not be needed.
SS]
