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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Our son was diagnosed with type 1 after a routine pre-dental operation physical on December 2, 2003. He had absolutely no symptoms. He has not had insulin since the morning on December 22, and his levels are within “normal range”. Could this be the miracle we asked for?

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My two-year-old daughter was hospitalized in October for pneumonia, dehydration and a high glucose level. They told us that they felt my daughter’s body was stressed and that was why her sugar level was 279 mg/dl [15.5 mmol/L]. They are unsure if she has type 1 diabetes but would like to monitor her. Any suggestions?

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I have had glucose intolerance for several years, with several recent episodes of high readings that have lasted and even caused my meter to flash the check for ketones signal. Is it normal to have intermittent highs and normal readings in the beginning? Is it unusual to be thin and have type 2? Do people with type 2 have ketones?

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I was diagnosed with diabetes based on one fasting glucose test. While awaiting the results of blood work, I was called to set up an “emergency” appointment with an endocrinologist. I am very confused. Could you possibly explain to me what is going on?

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I rrecently received some test results from my doctor, including a fasting blood glucose of 128 mg/dl [7.1 mmol/L] and an A1c of 6.5. Does this mean I have diabetes?

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My son drinks constantly and wet himself at school. I took him to a doctor where his blood sugar was maxed out on the meter, and she told to make an appointment with an endocrinologist. This morning it seemed very difficult for him to get up for school, and he seemed to be dazed. What can I do to make my son better? How can I make this easier on him?

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I have some symptoms of diabetes, but don’t seem to fit the profile for type 1 or type 2. Could it be something else?

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My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 two months after stopping Zoloft. Is there a connection between Zoloft and the development of diabetes?

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After diagnosis, my young daughter was on Lantus and NovoLog, but was often low. We stopped insulin and saw post-meal highs that would return to normal before the next meal. The doctor then gave us NPH, but we are still seeing bouncing blood sugars, even with no carbs eaten. Is this really diabetes? Does the pituitary gland play a role in this?

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Last night, a few hours after eating chocolate cake with frosting, my husband checked her blood sugar, and it was 390 mg/dl [21.7 mmol/L]. Could this be diabetes? Should I have my daughter seen as soon as possible?

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