When did Laura Ingalls Wilder get diabetes?

Answer 1

In fall of 1956, Laura Ingalls Wilder seemed frail. Her daughter Rose took her to the hospital in Springfield for a complete check-up. The doctors said she had Diabetes. Her heart was wearing out too. She rested for several weeks in the hospital and insisted that Rose Bring her spring water from Rocky Ridge to improve her health. Laura returned home on the day after Christmas. She knew she was running out of time but as determined to live beyond the age of ninety. February 10, 1957(which was three days after she turned 90), Laura died quietly and was buried alongside Manly in the Mansfield cemetery.

Answer 2

It is believed that Laura Ingalls Wilder developed diabetes in her 60s, around the year 1924, which eventually led to her health declining over the years. She managed her condition as best as she could with the limited medical resources available at the time.

Answer 3

Considering she was diagnosed with the disease quite late in life and she also lived alone at a very old age (nobody to administer insulin), it would be assumed she had Type 2 DM.

Answer 4

yes, but the type is unknown