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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My 7 year old stepdaughter has been wetting her bed for about 2 years. She is very thirsty (mostly drinks water). She sometimes has trouble holding her urine and has had accidents. The child’s grandfather has diabetes that he is struggling to control with his diet. Any suggestions?

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My 13 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 several months ago. His antibody test came back positive. If he had another antibody test done, will it be positive again? No ketones were found.

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My four year old son was diagnosed with CHARGE association, epilepsy and cerebral palsy at age six weeks. He drinks nothing but water, and self-limits his diet. Could my son also have diabetes?

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Our seven year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago. We were told that his body may still be producing insulin. He requires very little insulin compared with his height and weight. Can type 2 treatment be used for him?

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My seven year old son is always complaining of constant thirst and hunger and urinates frequently. My cousin died at age 17 from kidney failure due to undiagnosed type 1 diabetes and my mother was recently diagnosed with type 2. Would it be a good idea to have him tested for diabetes?

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My three year old son was diagnosed a little over a month ago. Now my six year old daughter is showing signs of the disease. We are in disbelief that two of our children could be diagnosed with diabetes within a months time. I was wondering if you have ever come across a similar case.

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My five year old son is always asking for a drink and urinates a lot. He had a glucose tolerance test, and I have been told he might have MODY diabetes. I have no idea what that is. Can you help?

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Why is it that a person with untreated diabetes has to urinate all the time? I think I know the answer but would like someone to verify it. I feel I have a lot of the symptoms and would like to have this answered before I consult my doctor.

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My husband is 48. Just took a physical and fasting blood glucose was 261. His 3 month level was 13. He was immediately put on Amaryl. Four years ago, his level was 142. Should he have been watched two years ago or longer?

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I have a lovely 5 year old boy who at certain times of the day cannot control his behaviour. His caregivers and myself have been wondering if this can be a symptom of low blood sugar. He does not have a lot of sugar in his diet.

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