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Diagnosis and Symptoms

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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Our two year old has been drinking like crazy, is cranky as heck, and has fruity breath. I tested his fasting blood sugar on my husband’s meter, and got a 173 mg/dl [9.6 mmol/L]. I hate to take him to the doctor when it isn’t necessary, but I’d also rather take him when his diabetes is new, and not when he goes into a coma.

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I have been having pains in my lower abdomen, very frequent urination, blurry vision, dizziness, dry mouth, and I am losing weight. I am also currently on steroids. Could this be diabetes or is the medicine a possible factor?

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I was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I am 64 and am 5 foot, 5 inches tall, and weigh 123 pounds. I had surgery two years ago for a benign cystic adenoma of the pancreas and 3.5 cm of my pancreas was removed. I have never been able to find much on this kind of surgery (non-malignant), but wonder if my diabetes is likely connected to it.

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I am 29 years old and have been diagnosed with diabetes for a year and one-half. My fasting insulin is 3.4. My hemoglobin A1c decreased from 8.9% to 7.4% after taking Glucophage for the last three months. Could this mean my insulin level is okay and I might be type 2?

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My 13 year old daughter has been having problems with not feeling good in the mornings. She will get up and be getting ready for school and start feeling sick to her stomach, light-headed and hot. Could this be low blood sugar and signs of diabetes?

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She is very shaky all the time, feels nauseated a lot, drinks and eats a lot, and has very bad mood swings. We had her tested and had low blood sugar. Does that rule out hypoglycemia? She has three grandparents who take insulin. Does that increase her chances of being that way too?

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Because of my family history, I elected to have a glucose tolerance test early in my pregnancy. Given the results, do I have gestational or pre-existing diabetes?

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My eight year old daughter’s sugar has been around 117 mg/dl [6.5 mmol/L] as soon as she wakes up. She has been complaining of sweats during the night, and she has a vaginal itch. She generally did not eat a lot in the past, but now here appetite is rapidly increasing. I have a strong family history of diabetes. Do you think she may have it?

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