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Diagnosis and Symptoms

I have had three appointments with my gynecologist, who, because of severe vaginal fungal infection that would not clear up, did some blood tests and tells me that I am “borderline” diabetic. What should I do to stave off the full onset of diabetes?

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If someone was a serious drinker and did not eat proper amounts of food to compensate the low blood sugars, could their body lose control of blood sugars, leading to diabetes?

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I am a 39 year old white female. About 10 years ago, I became extremely ill with fatigue, weight loss and vomiting. Finally, I was hospitalized with kidney failure (interstitial nephritis). I have always wondered what could have caused it.

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My son was diagnosed with ketotic hypoglycemia three months ago. Now, when he’s sick, his level goes to 277 mg/dl after two-and-one-half hours without eating. Our pediatrician said that he looks like he could be in a prediabetic state right now.

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My 76 year old mother has just recently been diagnosed with diabetes with a blood sugar of 32 mmol/L [576 mg/dl]. She had classic symptoms which she did not tell anyone about, including her doctor. Since she goes to the doctor quite regularly, I don’t know why he didn’t notice. Is it possible that all of her blood/urine tests over the year could be normal, until now?

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My seven year old son has developed some strange symptoms, and everyone I talk to about this says to have him tested for diabetes, but the doctors can’t take any of it seriously. We purchased a bedwetting alarm which has been going off every two hours at night, he has developed the most awful body odor under his arms, and he has gained eight pounds in a month. Should I insist that they test him for diabetes?

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I’m 33 years old, female, have gained 15 pounds in the last three months, and had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy. I went to my endocrinologist because I had frequent urination. A fingerstick blood sugar was normal, but I had some glucose in my urine and my doctor thinks I have diabetes. I am monitoring at home, and all tests are normal. Could glucose in urine be a fluke? What other test might he order?

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My husband was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 34, and my two and one-half year old daughter wants to drink all day long, and therefore urinates frequently. After dinner, one evening her blood sugar was 130 mg/dl [7.2 mmol/L]. Should I be concerned?

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A few times a month, I experience a sudden weakness in my whole body, a general feeling of apathy, coldness and a faster than usual heartbeat, and I always feel fine again by the time I have finished dinner. Do I have hypoglycemia?

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I have not yet been diagnosed with diabetes, but I think I might have it because I have a slight fuzziness after meals, feel lightheaded after consuming ice cream, and have the urge to empty the bladder every now and then. What is your opinion?

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