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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Within the past five days, my daughter has been urinating frequently. Her random blood sugar was 198 mg/dl [11.0 mmol/L]. Is this normal or not? I got two conflicting opinions from two different nurses.

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My son has some of the symptoms of diabetes. With erratic blood sugars, the doctor suspects type 2 or diabetes inspidus. Which could it be? I’m concerned about the high blood sugars and his weight loss.

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The product information for the Lamictal I am taking says to watch for symptoms of diabetes. I have been thirsty and urinating often. Could I be developing diabetes?

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Despite some symptoms of hypoglycemia and some abnormal blood sugars, my doctor does not intend to test my daughter at this time. Should I get another opinion?

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My doctor thinks I have MODY because of family history and negative antibodies. But, he says I will have to take insulin for life. What kind of diabetes do I have?

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My 22 month old has started drinking large amounts. The doctor found glucose, but no ketones in his urine and a blood test was negative. Could the test be wrong?

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My nephew, who is going through puberty, is having occasional high blood sugars, frequent urination, and thirst. Is he developing type 1? Should we consult an endocrinologist?

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Are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes continuous? Are they affected by menstruation? What is polyuria? What volume of urine constitutes polyuria?

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At the Emergency Room, my sister had a high blood sugar. Was it caused by her poor eating habit?

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At a recent check for chest pain, my son’s blood sugar was slightly elevated. What is a normal blood sugar for him? Should he have a GTT? He is a bit overweight.

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