Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, my girlfriend suddenly lost over ten pounds without any reason, and she was always thirsty and urinating frequently. She ate more too. I accompanied her to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was diabetes. Oh my god, can someone get diabetes at such a young age? Is there a possibility of being cured from diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that is not easily cured completely. The patient is currently 21 years old, so it is important to consider the possibility of type 1 diabetes, as well as early-onset type 2 diabetes. If it is type 1 diabetes, early detection and the use of insulin can allow your pancreas to rest, which may lead to a complete recovery of function for some people, enabling them to live normally for a period of time. Except for a condition called gestational diabetes, which can be treated and improved, but in this case, your friend does not have this condition.