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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My toddler, whose father has diabetes, has intermittent high blood sugars, but blood work for diabetes was negative. Should I continue to monitor him?

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My daughter is two years old. I’m concerned about her because, for the last week, she has suddenly developed an acetone smell on her breath; I’m worried it could be an indicator of type 1 diabetes/DKA.

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Is there a second honeymoon phase for type 1 diabetes?

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At the hospital, my young daughter’s blood sugar was 11 mmol/L [200 mg/dl] with 0.5 ketones. The nurse was not concerned about diabetes, but I am. Can dehydration cause a high blood glucose with ketones?

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My nine year old son was urinating every five minutes one night. My wife, who has diabetes, decided to check his blood sugar with her meter. The result indicated a reading of 347 mg/dl. The next morning his reading was 95 mg/dl. On subsequent days, readings before and after meals all have not exceeded 113 mg/dl. Should I be concerned?

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I am a thin, 29 year old recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. My beta cell antibody test was negative. Why is this? Am I still type 1?

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My daughter had been ill for about 2 1/2 – 3 weeks. Her pediatrician did a test on her urine to determine if she had a urinary tract infection. They found sugar in her urine. Is this a precursor to diabetes?

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My doctor is questioning the possibility that I may have both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Is this possible?

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My 13 year old son was having chest pains, excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, headaches, sleepy and tired all the time. Everything was fine except his white blood count was low. The doctor took him off sugar and all the symptoms went away.

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My infant son was diagnosed with IDDM seven months ago. At that time he was in DKA. His HbA1c was 17.6. Could you tell me please the effects undiagnosed diabetes could have on the developing brain, nervous system and over-all wellness of an infant?

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