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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Could I have diabetes?

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Last week, my family doctor was reviewing my files and noticed that I had never been screened for type 1 or type 2 diabetes. So, he did a blood test which showed that I do produce insulin. He prescribed oral medication, halted the insulin injections, and my blood sugars are fine. Is there any other method of testing for type 1 or 2 diabetes other than a blood test?

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A while back my doctor told me I had low blood sugar, and I had an ‘episode’ at work yesterday. I am visiting my doctor today, and I hope I am just fine! Please give me your thoughts on this.

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My son has type 1 diabetes, and I have carefully researched our family tree for anyone else who might possibly have this disease, but I can find no one! According my child book from the American Academy of Pediatrics, type 1 diabetes is inherited and special genes must be present on both sides of the family in order for it to develop. Is there any information/research on this subject?

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My daughter has type 2 diabetes and ocular myasthenia gravis. The doctor believes that the prednisone may have brought the problem to our attention a little sooner than we may have found out. What are some other causes of type 2 diabetes ?

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Would it be possible for a young girl who has had type 1 diabetes for to develop PCOS that could complicate control (insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, ruptured ovarian cysts, etc.?

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My eight year old son has some of the warning symptoms of diabetes since last spring, and about four months ago, he was checked and his reading was 107 mg/dl [5.9 mmol/L], but I was not told of the results. His symptoms have gotten worse this summer. wondering. If he had symptoms and his blood sugar was high, shouldn’t treatment have been started? Should I see another doctor?

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Recently I went to my doctor because I suspect that I might have hypoglycemia. My doctor told me to test my blood sugar several times a day and keep a log for one week. I am wondering when exactly I should test my blood sugar.

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I am a 58 year old male who weighs 235 pounds, and my close family has several people with diabetes, but I have never quite fallen into the category. However, I do monitor my fasting blood glucoses two mornings a week. Should I be concerned that it sometimes drops to the low end of the normal range?

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I am a 44 year old male who does not have diabetes at this time. I suffer from hypoglycemia, and if I skip breakfast and begin physical labor in the morning or eat something it drops. My wife says these are warning signs for diabetes. Is this true?

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