Girl Boards Plane With Mystery Symptoms—Man Beside Her Changes Everything
Summary
Caitlin Neelley, who has lived with Type 1 diabetes since she was 11, was diagnosed after a stranger on a plane noticed her symptoms and suggested testing. Her symptoms included extreme thirst, weakness, frequent urination, and bedwetting, which led her mother to take her to urgent care where she was diagnosed.Key Facts
- Caitlin was 11 years old when she showed symptoms of Type 1 diabetes but was not diagnosed immediately.
- Symptoms included extreme thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, and bedwetting.
- A man sitting near Caitlin and her mother on a plane mentioned his experience with Type 1 diabetes and suggested she be tested.
- After arriving at her grandparents' house, her family noticed she appeared thinner and more tired than before.
- The next day, Caitlin was taken to urgent care and then the emergency room, where a blood sugar level around 500 mg/dL led to her diagnosis.
- Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to stop producing insulin.
- It requires daily insulin injections and blood sugar monitoring to prevent serious health problems.
- Caitlin shares her story on TikTok to raise awareness and encourages people to listen to their bodies when something feels wrong.
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