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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Does this sound like prediabetes or something else? Given the strong family history on both sides, we are a little paranoid about diabetes symptoms. What might we expect from the consultation?

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My son has what is now referred to as idiopathic glucose intolerance. Will it get worse with time? Does a parent with pernicious anemia make a child more likely to have a certain type of diabetes?

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During her three hour glucose test, my daughter’s blood sugar was high at two hours, but low at three. What does this mean?

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For a week, my young son was vomiting, so I checked his blood sugar. It was high and he had ketones. The ER said my glucometer must be wrong. I got a new meter and found erratic readings all week. Is this the beginning of type 1?

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My daughter has symptoms of diabetes. Her fasting numbers are fine, but random numbers are elevated. Should she see the doctor soon or wait until her next check in six months?

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I went into DKA when pregnant, but my insulin needs dropped postpartum and I considered myself cured. Seven months later, I was spilling ketones and had a high A1c. An endocrinologist says I have type 1 despite being antibody negative and having low insulin levels. What type of diabetes do I have?

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In recent blood tests, my fasting and postprandial numbers were higher than two years ago. Are they normal? Why is there such an increase? Do I need further tests? Should I be concerned about my urine test results?

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My son has had a stomach virus. He is very thirsty and had an elevated blood sugar and urine ketones. Should I be concerned about type 1?

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Three years ago, at age 21, I was diagnosed with type 1. I take only 12 units of insulin daily. Is it possible I was misdiagnosed? Do I need more tests? Could I just be a non-typical type 1? What will happen if I get pregnant; will the hospital administer too much insulin?

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I recently had a fasting glucose of 106 mg/dl [5.9 mmol/L] and an A1c of 5.5 Does it seem extreme that the doctor has suggested diabetic counseling?

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