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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My daughter has intermittent mild fevers, weight loss, spitting up of stomach acids, some blood in her vomit, frequent urination and thirst. Should I have her tested for diabetes?

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What is normal for age five? Is the drinking and wetting normal for his age? Can the onset of diabetes go with or be masked by illness? Are we are overreacting and too concerned?

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I am 15, I have a doctor’s appointment after school tomorrow because my problems have been getting on my nerves, and I have some concerns and questions. Do you think I have a great risk of actually having diabetes? How is the test for diabetes carried out? Do I have to go to the hospital and wait days for results or is it performed right in the doctor’s office?

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I’ve had a 12 hour fasting blood sugar level that was negative for diabetes, but I have the symptoms. Middle age onset diabetes runs in my family, and I don’t feel well, so I’m checking this out now.I bought a blood glucose test system and need to know how to best use it. How often and when (relative to the time I eat) should I check my blood sugar level, to test for hypoglycemia and/or diabetes?

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During a recent physical examination, my urine dipstick was positive for glucose, and a blood glucose reading taken to confirm the urine test was elevated. My doctor drew blood for an A1c, and is concerned but not in a hurry. I am very anxious about the results because I have a family history of diabetes on both sides. How concerned should I be?

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My four year daughter has been having frequent urination, is constantly thirsty and wants to eat all the time. Her blood sugars are varying, and she had a low fasting insulin level. Is there another explanation for her blood sugars being from one extreme to the other? Could she have diabetes? What are the diagnostic criteria?

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After a year on Zocor and Niaspan, I had high blood sugars. Can Niaspan cause type 2 diabetes?

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My cat was tested for diabetes, and she appeared to not have it. However, her blood sugar was 73 mg/dl [4.0 mmol/L], and I would like to know if that is good or bad.

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Using my son’s meter, my cousin’s daughter had two high blood sugars. At the doctor’s office, her blood sugars were in range. They did not do a ketone test or A1c test. What should we do now?

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My 12 year old has folliculitis and has had recurrent styes and oral thrush. A fasting glucose test was normal, but I’m concerned. Should I ask for more testing or continue to monitor her?

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