Does type 1 diabetes slow down puberty?

Yes, type 1 diabetes can sometimes delay the onset of puberty. This is because diabetes can affect the production of growth hormone and sex hormones, which are essential for puberty to occur. In addition, diabetes can also lead to other health problems that can interfere with puberty, such as malnutrition and kidney disease. As a result, children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes may experience a delay in the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast development, menstruation, and the growth of body hair. In some cases, puberty may be delayed by several years. However, most people with type 1 diabetes will eventually go through puberty, although it may be later than average.