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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My granddaughter’s random blood sugar was 160 mg/dl [8.9 mmol/L]. She is always thirsty. Should she see a doctor? Would an asthma inhaler raise her blood sugar?

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Due to increased urination, I checked my blood sugar several times and found it elevated much of the time. My fasting blood sugar was in range when I had laboratory testing. Could I still have diabetes? Should I see an endocrinologist?

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My son was diagnosed with type 1 about two weeks after a flu shot. Did the shot cause his diabetes?

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My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 and went on insulin, but had many lows after finishing prednisone. A second doctor said she does not have diabetes. Who are we to believe? What do we do next?

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Three times, my daughter has had seizures following an illness. The doctor suggested ketotic hypoglycemia, but her blood sugars were not that low. What do you think?

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I am using Diprosalic ointment for eczema. It is a steroid. Can it be absorbed into the bloodstream? Can it cause diabetes?

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With an insulin level of 49, my daughter had some tests run at an endocrinology clinic. Meanwhile, after eating grapes because she felt shaky, her blood sugar was 124 mg/dl [6.9 mmol/L]. Is this normal?

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My mom checked my son’s blood sugars twice because he was curious. Her fasting results were 160 mg/dl [8.9 mmol/L] and 152 mg/dl [8.4 mmol/L]. Should I be concerned?

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My son has several of the symptoms of diabetes, plus a 30 pound weight gain over six months. What range should his blood sugars be?

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My blood sugars are very elevated since my recent gallbladder surgery, but I was told they would level out. Shouldn’t they have leveled out by now? The surgery was three weeks ago. Could I end up in a diabetic coma before I get to see the doctor?

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