Categories Diabetes in Kids How old were you when you became a type 1 diabetic? Post author By Diabetes Information Post date 6 Comments on How old were you when you became a type 1 diabetic? How old were you when you became a type 1 diabetic. I was 11 years old and am only 18 now. How can i help others like me i would really like to help small kids as i know how hard it was for me when i was only 11. Tags kids with diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, type 1 diabetes in kids