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Diagnosis and Symptoms

I have a child with hyperinsulinism. Many researchers feel that Insulin resistance can be hereditary and acquired from birth in the young. Would my following a low to zero carbohydrate diet reduce or reverse any Insulin resistance I may have that I might pass on to a second child, if I conceived while in an insulin resistant state?

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My 16 year old daughter, who weighs 275 pounds, had an insulin level of 47, but I have no idea what that means. We have a family history of diabetes on both sides. Is this a sign of diabetes?

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My three and a half year old son is just getting over a virus that gave him vomiting and a high temperature (39c). I have noticed this morning an acetone smell from his breath. Is this a warning or a symptom of diabetes?

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Because of my symptoms, I went to my primary care doctor who did a fingerstick blood sugar and said it was fine. How accurate is that test? Can I be sure to let it go, and I don’t have to worry any more about having diabetes?

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My daughter said she had a problem she has never had before. Her feet are sweating feet terribly, she is very thirsty, and she is tired all of the time. I’m most puzzled about the sweating feet. Are sweating feet a symptom of diabetes?

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My 9 year old has Type 1 and her friend used a meter to see if it hurt. The friend’s blood sugar was 360 mg/dl. Should I tell this child’s mother? Is this cause for concern?

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Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia. I was then diagnosed with hypothyroidism and mild lupus. Recently, my fasting blood sugars have been around 130-140 mg/dl [7.2-7.8 mmol/L]. Could I be going into diabetes?

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Four weeks ago, my 5 year old started having to go to the bathroom more often. I have noticed that he does have fatigue and he eats all day long. His uncle has Type 1 diabetes. I am taking him to see his doctor and I want to know what tests I should have done on him.

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I’d like to know more about Type�1B, MODY, and the various mitochondrial types of diabetes that have been mentioned in other answers. My six year old Caucasian daughter has not required insulin since 4 days after being diagnosed with type 1 a year ago.

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My 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago. She recently had a C-peptide test which shows that her body is producing some insulin, but very low levels. Her endocrinologist is now prescribing Glucophage along with her regular insulin regimen.

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