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Question from LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA:

Since I have type 1 diabetes, am I more likely to get my period later than I normally would if I didn’t have diabetes? Or, is it just in my genes?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Having well controlled type 1 diabetes usually doesn’t dramatically affect the age at which you will have your first period.

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