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Diagnosis and Symptoms

If I don’t eat every two to three hours, I get shaky, nervous, lightheaded, confused and experience mood swings. I also have heart flutters and cold sweats. Within 15 minutes of eating, I feel much better. However, I’ve also experienced extreme thirst and frequent urination, even in the middle of the night. Is it possible to have hypoglycemia and diabetes concurrently?

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My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of four, and from the time she was an infant until she was two years old, she would have sopping wet diapers all the time, loved to drink and had horrible yeast infections. Could these symptoms have been warning signs that she could have had diabetes then?

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During my annual physical, my fasting blood sugar was 118 mg/dl [6.6 mmol/L], so my doctor said I may be pre-diabetic. Is his assessment correct? I am not overweight and exercise regularly.

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Over the last month, my nine year old son has gained weight rapidly and has an increased appetite. Plus, he has a strong body odor. Are these symptoms of diabetes?

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I monitor my blood sugars because I think I have hypoglycemia. The other day, I was 59 mg/dl [3.3 mmol/L]. Should I see a doctor about this?

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My nan checked my four year old daughter’s blood sugar level and it was 10.3 mmol/L [185 mg/dl]. What should I do?

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Since I have had diabetes for about 30 years, I check my children’s blood sugars once a month. On Saturday, my daughter had elevated levels. Is this the beginning of diabetes? Where can I look for resources before her appointment with the pediatrician?

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Recently, my daughter’s post dinner blood sugars have been a bit higher, probably a sign she is continuing to develop diabetes. Should I contact the endocrinologist? She does an appointment at the end of November. How long does it usually take for the diabetes to progress?

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Following an elevated blood sugar at a health fair, my doctor ran some tests and thought I was developing type 1. My antibody tests were negative, but I’ve had some very high readings. How could I have type 2 with my slim physique? Could the elevated readings just be temporary?

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Can antibiotics cause abnormally high blood sugars in a non-diabetic patient? My daughter started showing symptoms of diabetes two weeks into treatment for an infection. Should I consult her pediatrician?

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