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Diagnosis and Symptoms

During a check for a bladder infection, my young son had ketones, but no glucose. Why would there be ketones in his urine without glucose? Is the in-office test accurate?

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My young son was recently diagnosed with type 1. What caused it? Was it the steroids he took for ITP? What can he eat? What is his life expectancy?

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I was diagnosed with type 1 at age 33, given a video on how to use an insulin pen and sent on my way! Where can I find support groups and information for adults diagnosed with type 1?

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Since my son’s diagnosis, he has needed no insulin since that first day. He has continued to lose weight and has moderate ketones. Can you help determine if he has type 1 or type 2?

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Using a home glucometer, my son has had several high blood sugars. He has many symptoms, but not weight loss. Should I take him to the doctor for testing?

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My two year old has many signs of diabetes, but the doctor ran a test and said she does not have it. Is there another test they can do to rule out diabetes?

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The doctor told me that I was slightly diabetic, my fasting blood sugar and A1c was normal. Should I look for another doctor? Is there something wrong with me?

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Shortly after eating an unusually large amount of carbs (soda, candy, etc.), my 14 year old son did a random glucose test using his grandmother’s meter which was high; the next morning his fasting blood sugar was low, and every subsequent test has been normal. Urine test was normal. Is it worrisome for a kid to spike like that?

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When I took my son had a to see his asthma doctor, he informed me that my son’s urine glucose in his was over 1000 and that his blood glucose 176 mg/dl [9.8 mmol/L], and I have noticed over time that my son does seem thirsty a lot, has headaches, and gets worn out. I’m planning to have his blood work redone. Do you think my son could have diabetes? Wouldn’t he have shown more signs?

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Do you think my son has diabetes? Did our pediatrician jump the gun on diagnosis? Do you think the Pop-tarts caused the high reading?

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