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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Previously, my son had some of the symptoms of diabetes, but they went away. Recently, I tested him because of increased thirst. Should I be concerned based on his blood sugars?

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My stepson, who has low thyroid, gained a lot of weight in a short time and once had a random blood sugar of 155 mg/dl [8.6 mmol/L]. Will he outgrow the thyroid problem? Or, is there something else going on?

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Diagnosed with type 1 about five weeks ago, my daughter’s blood sugar was over 600 mg/dl [33.3 mmol/L] and she was in ketoacidosis. Should I ask that she be tested to see if she might have atypical diabetes? Are there are on-going studies in which she could participate?

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The doctor said that, based on pathology reports, our son has both type 1 and type 2. Can you help us understand this diagnosis. If this is correct, what is the typical treatment plan?

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My teen son was recently diagnosed with type 1, shortly after complaining of frequent thirst/urination. With a blood sugar of 580 mg/dl [32 mmol/L] and another test that was 12, how can we be sure of the diagnosis?

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Although he’s had increased urination and thirst, my son’s fasting blood sugar at the doctor’s office was in range. He did have glucose in his urine. Is diabetes safely ruled out at this point? Does he need further monitoring?

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My young son has had some of the symptoms of diabetes and has had two somewhat elevated blood sugars. Other than diabetes, what might cause such elevated blood sugars? Both my husband and his brother have type 1.

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My son has lost about 6 pounds in six months, has belly pain, eats ravenously, drinks and urinates frequently. His random blood sugar was 110 mg/dl [6.1 mmol/L]. Is this something to be concerned about? What other tests hmight he need?

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When she was diagnosed with a UTI, my daughter’s urine was sent for more laboratory work. The doctor called to say her glucose was three times higher than normal, to take her in on Monday. What are the chances it is diabetes?

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The pediatrician has diagnosed my daughter as “borderline” diabetic. What does this mean? Is she developing diabetes? Does a one month wait for a recheck after dietary changes standard? Are there other tests I should be requesting?

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