I'm 17. Can I have diabetes?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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People can develop type 1 diabetes at any age, from early childhood to adulthood, but the average age at diagnosis is 13 years. An estimated 85% of all type 1 diagnoses take place in people aged under 20 years.

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Can someone let me know where I can get B12 injections in Bengaluru? I've been struggling with my weight and my metabolism is pretty slow. I read online that these injections might help with burning carbs and fats. Id love any advice or information on this.

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I'm trying to wrap my head around my recent test results. I've been managing diabetes since 2008, but I'm worried because my latest fasting level is 188. I've also got very high VLDL, triglycerides through the roof, and low Vitamin D3. On top of that, my cholesterol is high too. It feels like everything's piling up, and I'm a bit overwhelmed. What could all this mean for my overall health, and what steps should I be taking to get these numbers down?

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What should I do if my blood sugar is 170?

Do lifestyle modifications such as dietary restriction of sugar, physical exercise daily and consult a doctor for medications. Some foods which help in controlling blood sugar are whole wheat bread,Fruits,Yams,Sweat potato, Oatmeal, Nuts, Legumes, Garlic, Cold water fish.

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