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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Due to increased trips to the bathroom, I am concerned my son has type 1, which I’ve had for almost 33 years. His fasting reading this morning was 118 mg/dl [6.6 mmol/L]. Could he possibly have type 1 diabetes?

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One of my students has gained a lot of weight, is always sleepy, and has stomachaches. Could this be a blood sugar problem?

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Because of two slightly elevated blood sugars, our pediatrician had us take our daughter to a specialist. She had positive GAD antibodies, but no symptoms of diabetes. Will she develop type 1? Could she have MODY? She’s in the 95th percentile for her BMI.

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With frequent urination, my daughter had an elevated blood sugar at home. At the laboratory, her blood sugar was normal. What does this mean? Would a crying fit cause her blood sugar to drop?

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I have a lot of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes, but my doctor won’t test me for it. What should I do?

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My mom’s blood sugar was 230 mg/dl [12.8 mmol/L] two days after finishing a series of prednisone. Could the steroid drug have made her test inaccurate?

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I am overweight and exercise regularly, but cannot lose weight. I take medication for Graves’ disease and have had other illnesses over the years. My recent blood sugar was slightly elevated. I am exhausted. What could be going on?

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My son has intermittent slightly elevated blood sugars. He was antibody negative two years ago. Is he at risk for diabetes? Should I reduce his sugar intake?

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My daughter has been drinking a lot and lost a little weight, but had normal blood sugars on a home meter. Should I ask for a GTT? Should I also have her checked for diabetes insipidus?

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My daughter was urinating a lot and had a high blood sugar on a home meter. At the ER, her blood sugar was normal, but I’ve checked her a lot at home. Based on her readings, what do you think of her situation? Should I continue to check her? I am worried this is the early onset of diabetes.

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