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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Out of curiosity, I’ve been checking my blood sugars. Once, when lightheaded, I was 58 mg/dl [3.2 mmol/L]. Today, I was 62 mg/dl [3.4 mmol/L] fasting. Is this considered “normal?”

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When diagnosed with type 1 in 2003, my C-Peptide measured 0.5. Recently, it was 5.3 so my doctor took me off insulin and put me on metformin XR. After a few days, my blood sugars skyrocketed and I had ketones, so I resumed insulin. My TDD is 30 units. What kind of diabetes might I have? Why did the pills not work?

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I was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. Oral medication did not help, so I was put on insulin. I now have good control. Based on my weight and C-Peptide results, do I have LADA or type 2?

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My daughter, who had some elevated blood sugars, was diagnosed with pre-diabetes about five years ago. She was MIAA and GAD-65 positive. Is she going to end up with type 1 diabetes? What can we do for her to prevent this?

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During delivery, the mother received dextrose causing the baby’s blood sugar to go up. The baby is feeding a lot and acting irritable. Is there a reason to be concerned?

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In previous blood work, my daughter has been negative for diabetes, but she has had glucose in her urine and one elevated random blood glucose. Why would she be spilling glucose in her urine? Should I get a second opinion?

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My son has had a few slightly elevated fasting blood sugars, a few months after having the flu. Do I have cause for concern? Both my sister and I have type 1.

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My son has had slightly elevated fasting and random blood sugars. Can puberty and massive growth spurts account for elevated blood glucose levels in a non-diabetic child? Could something else contribute to increased blood sugar levels?

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I am a school nurse with a newly diagnosed teen patient who has fluid retention in many parts of her body, caused by insulin per her doctors. I have never heard of this. Could there be something else going on?

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An endocrinologist said my daughter has type 1 diabetes, that she needs insulin. I refused and am hoping that her blood sugar will go down with diet and medication. What type of diabetes does my daughter have?

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