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hair loss

by jude2008
November 1, 2009 7:48 PM
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I am recently diagnosed with type 1 and in the last 6 months I have lost loads of hair, to the point where I don't go out. My Doc said it is a symptom of untreated type 1. Will it grow back now that I am on insulin?


Tags: hair loss, type 1

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Diabetic Connect Member Harlen
Harlen
Harlen replied November 1, 2009 10:17 PM 

Some do some dont
I hope yours grows back
Best wishes
H

Diabetic Connect Member BLC
BLC
BLC replied November 2, 2009 12:43 AM 

I am also Type 1 diabetic. I loose a lot of hair as well. My diabetes is not controlled well at all. But my doctor feels that my hair loss is due to my hypothyroidism or stress. Maybe have your thyroid checked. Best of luck

Diabetic Connect Member imsuzie2
imsuzie2
imsuzie2 replied November 2, 2009 12:32 PM 

Jude, wigs work great! Think of the fun you will have being a red head, blond or burnette...all in one week! Go funky in blue, green, pink, silver...have fun, kick up your heels, and ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT HAIR DAY! Only takes a few minutes too...cuts down on getting ready to go anywhere! Hugs

Diabetic Connect Member Hinboyz3
Hinboyz3
Hinboyz3 replied November 2, 2009 12:47 PM 

Well my hair comes out different times of the year it sheds, especially when Im under a lot of stress my sides thin out terribly but I also have a thyroid problem too. But hang in their don't give up on your hair when your least worried about it, it will start to grow back and fill in. Worry more about keeping your diabetes under control and your hair will take care of it self. I always play saying, "If I only have one strand of hair Im gonna curl it and look good."