In the 'Symptoms - Glandular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about type of diabetes:
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What kind of diabetes do you have? Type 1 is IDDM or Juvenile diabetes. Type 2 is typically of adult onset. Note: Type 1.5 is called Slow Onset Type 1 or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA).
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...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"Type 1" |
Type 1 diabetes |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Type 1.5" |
Adult latent autoimmne diabetes |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Type 2 controlled without insulin" |
Type 2 diabetes NIDD |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Type 2 / Adult onset requires insulin" |
Type 2 diabetes IDD |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Autoimmune Disease (Autoimmune, Autoimmunity)
One of a large group of diseases in which the immune system turns against the body's own cells, tissues and organs, leading to chronic and often deadly conditions. Examples include multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, Bright's disease and diabetes.
Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes, Diabetic, Diabetics)
A disease with increased blood glucose levels due to lack or ineffectiveness of insulin. Diabetes is found in two forms; insulin-dependent diabetes (juvenile-onset) and non-insulin-dependent (adult-onset). Symptoms include increased thirst; increased urination; weight loss in spite of increased appetite; fatigue; nausea; vomiting; frequent infections including bladder, vaginal, and skin; blurred vision; impotence in men; bad breath; cessation of menses; diminished skin fullness. Other symptoms include bleeding gums; ear noise/buzzing; diarrhea; depression; confusion.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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