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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Using my meter, my son has had fasting blood sugars of 140 mg/dl [7.8 mmol/L] to 190 mg/dl [10.6 mmol/L]. Our doctor says fasting levels are the only ones that count for diagnosis. Is the doctor right about that?

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My son has been hungry, thirsty and not gaining weight. After a snack, his blood sugar was 149 mg/dl [8.3 mmol/L]. Could he be in the early stages of diabetes?

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What does it mean when my daughter’s blood sugar is normal, but her insulin level is low? She was antibody negative, but has thirst and frequent urination.

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I think I have some kind of insulin intolerance. Should I ask for a specific OGTT?

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Sometimes, my heart rate jumps, I shake, maybe get a slight fever, feel tired, urinate a lot and am thirsty/hungry. Could this be diabetes?

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When my teen son was diagnosed two weeks ago, they drew insulin and C-Peptide levels. Can you explain these levels? Does my son really have type 1?

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At a recent check-up, my five year old had sugar in his urine. Blood tests revealed normal results. Is this an early sign of diabetes? Is constipation, which he often has, a sign of diabetes? Am I being paranoid or is the doctor not telling me everything?

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My daughter’s fasting blood sugar was 103 mg/dl [5.7 mmol/L]. Two hours after a sugary drink, it was 105 mg/dl [5.8 mmol/L]. What does this mean?

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I took my son to the hospital because his feet were swollen. Urine and blood tests were negative. Wouldn’t they have told me if he has diabetes?

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My son is drinking and urinating a lot. After a banana, his blood sugar went up to 320 mg/dl [17.8 mmol/L]. I am expecting a reply from the hospital. What might they say?

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