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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Can loss of bladder control be a symptom of diabetes?

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Two years ago, I was diagnosed with LADA with a high blood sugar and ketones. After four months, I was able to discontinue insulin. My A1c has remained normal. What could be going on? If done now, would islet cell antibody tests still be accurate?

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There is no family history of diabetes other than my daughter and myself, and I am not convinced that we even have diabetes.

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We we have noticed that our 18 month old foster child’s milestones are a bit delayed and that she constantly drinks even though she is fed a well-balanced diet. The skin around her eyes tends to look very dry and sunken. Her urine is not excessive or more frequent than normal. Would you have any idea as to what could be wrong with her?

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I started testing my blood sugar about a week ago, and I changed what I eat and, and it has gone down to normal. Should I still go to the doctor to see if it is diabetes? Could it be managed with diet alone?

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My son has had some of the symptoms of diabetes. He was 273 mg/dl [15.2 mmol/L], but dropped after playing football. Could the high reading have been caused by a sugary substance on his finger? He has a doctor’s appointment on Monday.

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Our 12 year old son had a blood glucose and A1c that are elevated. I have diabetes and was confused as to why the doctor wants to put him on insulin, and didn’t offer any education to him. Why not try diet and exercise or oral medication?

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My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 11 years, old, and I’m afraid that my six year old nephew will eventually get it also. Is there a way to diagnose type 1 diabetes before any signs show?

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I am 16 years old, and for a while, I have noticed that I seem to drink more than other people consider ‘normal’. More recently, I have been having periods of extreme fatigue and tiredness.Does this sound like I have diabetes? What should I say to the doctor? How would a diagnosis affect my life?

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My almost eight year old daughter has had multiple problems that I think “could” be related to diabetes, but her doctors have ruled it out. I don’t want to keep going to my doctors insisting there is something wrong with my daughter when they have done lots of tests. Should I be concerned? Does this sound like diabetes? Is there something else the doctors should look for?

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