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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My daughter was born with a low blood sugar level. Now a toddler, she is urinating, drinking and eating a lot. Based on her blood sugars, which I checked at home, might she have diabetes?

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Recently, my son has lost 10 pounds and has had abdominal pain and nausea. He has had elevated fasting blood sugars at home. Should I continue to check him, then ask for an A1c or ask for an A1c now?

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Although my daughter’s fasting glucose test was normal, I have seen post meal numbers as high as 171 mg/dl [9.5 mmol/L], per my husband’s meter. What does this mean? Could she have enough insulin to maintain normal fasting blood sugars, but insufficient to maintain that level after meals?

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Like many with type 1, my young son tested negative for antibodies. Why is it that some type 1s do not have antibodies at diagnosis?

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Should I have the doctor check my toddler for diabetes? My son had a month-long bad diaper rash but doesn’t seem to have any other symptoms.

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I was diagnosed with type 2 based on a fasting blood sugar of 124 mg/dl [6.9 mmol/L]. I have no symptoms, but am overweight. Could this be pre-diabetes? What do you recommend?

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Is it possible for allergy shots to bring on diabetes?

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I have many symptoms, including thirst, dry skin, and extreme hunger. Although I smoke, I do not drink or take drugs, other than my heart medication. What might this be?

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My son is overweight and has been diagnosed with insulin resistance and a male version of PCOS. Would he benefit from taking metformin? Is there anything else I should do?

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Diagnosed with type 1 three weeks ago, my daughter’s antibodies’ tests were in range. Her blood glucose was 273 mg/dl [15.2 mmol/L]. Are these results enough to diagnose type 1?

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