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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My son had an anti-GAD test of 0.5, his hemoglobin A1c was 5%, and he was diagnosed with diabetes due to an autoimmune problem. The doctor has not answered all of my questions concerning what labs confirm this diagnosis. What other lab tests should he have done? We are only checking his sugar levels one daily. Is this normal?

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My daughter recently experienced another migraine vomiting episode and slightly elevated blood sugars. Neither the endocrinologist or neurologist knows what is going on. What do you suggest?

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My nephew used my daughter’s meter and had a reading of 198 mg/dl [11.0 mmol/L], then 121 mg/dl [6.7 mmol/L]. Are these levels normal?

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As a participant in the TrialNet study, I have had an OGTT. If the result were over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L], but with no symptoms, do I still have diabetes? If so, what type?

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Have you ever caught type 1 in the very early stages? Is there any way we can stop it from getting worse?

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Although he is not symptomatic for diabetes, my son has had two slightly elevated fasting blood sugar readings. Could he have diabetes?

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Back in 1998, tests ruled out diabetes, but I was advised to monitor my blood sugars at home. Later, I was diagnosed with type 1. How can this change in diagnosis occur?

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Since his diagnosis three weeks ago and commencing insulin, my son has had many low blood sugars. Is it possible that there is another reason for that initial high blood sugar? Are there tests that we must do to be sure?

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Because she was symptomatic, I checked my five year old’s blood sugar and it was elevated. Two hours later, it was normal. What should I do? Should we continue to monitor her? Our doctor’s office is closed until next Wednesday.

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Last October, I was in a serious car accident. In November, I was diagnosed with diabetes. Did the stress of the accident cause my diabetes?

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