The answer is yes. Without the appropriate testing, Type 1 diabetes can be misdiagnosed as Type 2 diabetes. The danger lies in the fact that both types share multiple symptoms in common, but treatment is different. Misdiagnosing the type of diabetes a person has can even have deadly consequences. Compounding the problem of an accurate diagnosis are the many diseases and conditions that mimic symptoms of diabetes.

Thyroid Disease – It can manifest symptoms of elevated glucose levels, fatigue and weakness, along with swelling, hypertension and weight gain.

Coeliac Disease – The autoimmune disease is triggered by gluten and causes symptoms of weight loss, fatigue, headache and nausea. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease and research indicates that diabetes may also be an autoimmune disease triggered by a viral infection, though Type 2 diabetes can also result from poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle.

Joint Conditions – Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and joint mobility conditions are often treated as arthritis or an injury, especially in older individuals, even though diabetics are more likely to be afflicted by joint conditions.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – The syndrome produces symptoms that can include numbness, pain, or a pins-and-needles sensation. It can also create a burning sensation that may be worse at night and affects multiple fingers. Those same symptoms are present in diabetic neuropathy.

Dental Problems – In some cases, a dentist is the first to notice symptoms of diabetes that can include gum disease, gum and tooth infections, loose teeth, and chronic bad breath.

Pancreatitis – The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and insulin for regulating blood glucose levels. Difficulty digesting food, slow digestion, diarrhea, oily stools and unexplained weight loss are signs of acute or chronic pancreatitis, but can also be associated with diabetes.

Fibrous Breast Tissue – Also known as mastopathy, it’s a condition that produces fibrous and dense breast tissue. It’s not always associated with diabetes, but it’s more common in pre-menopausal women and those that have had Type 1 diabetes for many years. Type 1 diabetes is cased by a genetic disorder and typically occurs early in life.

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