Has anyone developed Type 1 Diabetes after taking Claravis (the generic of Accutane)?

I was in my late teens when I took Roaccutane in South Africa. I developed T1D at 24. I was made aware of the connection or Roaccutane and T1D by a pharmacist friend of mine some years ago whose son had the same experience as I had. I understood there was a US class action but have not followed the result. There is no family history that I know of, so there seems to be a correlation in my case.

I was on accurate since my 30s and developed type 1 diabetes just before I turned 50.

I took accutane at 16 years old. I'm 30 now a d looking back I can't believe I was prescribed this poison. I do not trust the medical community anymore. Used accutane for 4 months and suffered multiple health issues, including diabetes. I get severe thirst, frequent urination and have some nerve damage. This drug literally ruined my life. Unbelievable. It was introduced by my older sibling and she does not have any kids either. I believe accutane is the culprit. Also known as ISOTRETINOIN. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. IT WILL CUT YOUR LIFE short in years.

I started Accutane mid year 2012. About 5 months later (August of 2012) I quit taking it because I had a pain under my lower ribs on the right hand side. My doctor didn't tell me to quit taking it because my blood work was completely fine... but it was painful and thought that maybe Accutane was causing it. About 6 months later I started to feel very fatigued, but I didn't think much about it. Long story short, 9 months after I quit taking Accutane I was diagnosed with T1D (May of 2013). I don't have any history of T1D in my family. Is this a weird coincidence?

Yes, my husband also developed Type I diabetes shortly after taking accutane in his early twenties. This happened within months. He also had a virus and took antibiotics in that timeframe. While it’s true you have a genetic susceptibility there is an external trigger from what we were told.

Same here - my son 14yo was diagnosed w/ type 1 diabetes 5 months after taking Claravis, that the derm practically pushed down our throats. Tell everyone who will listen not to give to growing children. Worst part is they are monitored by a nurse while on it - not even an MD!
I reported to Ipledge - who knows what they do w/ the info!

Yes, I took Accutane circa 1983-84. Soon after that treatment, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. It wasn't until recently did I think there could be a connection.

Type 1 usually shows up during childhood or teen years. Regardless, if that med pushed your blood sugars higher, it won't matter as the body was predisposed for the diabetes. However, if you were finally diagnosed, it had little to do with it. Type 2 diabetes can be caused by medication. My medications have me in that group. Diet and carefully controlling blood sugar levels are essential with either. Exercise has to be done to help control weight and symptoms. If overweight, be sure to work with the doctor and a registered dietician to adjust your food portions and choices. This is a livable condition if you are careful. Mary Tyler Moore is in her late seventies, perhaps older, and is a Type 1 diabetic. It can get done.