Identifying diabetes type is crucial for correct treatment, say doctors
Paediatric endocrinologist Dr Manoj Agrawal highlighted the differences between Type 1, Type 2, and MODY diabetes during a discussion in Ahmedabad.
Identifying the specific type of diabetes is essential for determining the correct treatment protocols, according to Dr Manoj Agrawal, a paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist in Ahmedabad.
Reporting by The Times of India stated that while Type 2 diabetes is commonly associated with insulin resistance linked to lifestyle and genetic factors, other clinical variants exist.
Dr Agrawal explained that Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. He also noted maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), which is a rare hereditary form caused by a single gene mutation.
The doctor said that increased public awareness and regular preventive health checks are assisting in earlier detection of patients.
Dr Agrawal urged parents to watch for early signs in children, such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, recurrent urinary tract infections, or unexplained weight gain and loss.
He advised that people should consult a doctor promptly if these symptoms appear.