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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My toddler drinks and eats much more than my four-year-old. He has not gained weight for seven months. Should I be concerned about diabetes?

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My daughter had glucose in her urine according to a dip stick test. What does this mean? Should I take her to the doctor?

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I met with a dietitian/diabetes specialist who told me I must be wheat intolerant and will have diabetes in 24 months based on family history. Am I destined to get type 1?

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At the ER for abdominal pain, my son’s blood sugar was 150 mg/dl [8.3 mmol/L]. We were told to follow-up with the pediatrician. Could this have been just a fluke or something more serious?

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First diagnosed with type 1, I was then diagnosed with type 2 due to negative antibodies. I resumed insulin immediately. Is it possible to have type 1 with negative antibodies? Previously on Medicaid, I lost my coverage due to my adult status. Where can I find insurance?

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In early August, my toddler was diagnosed with type 1. Is there a cure? What causes it? Could she maybe have something else? Is there an Eastern medicine that could cure her? I am very distraught seeing her dry for tests and injections.

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How do I know that my child has not been misdiagnosed? At the pediatrician’s office, my daughter had high ketones and her blood sugar was HI. Could her diet have affected her blood sugar?

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Although my daughter tested negative for MODY 3 and MODY 5, she still has some elevated blood sugars. She is high 15 minutes to an hour after a meal, but her blood sugar returns to normal in a couple of hours. Is this something to be worried about?

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I just took my son to a new doctor at a major teaching hospital. The doctor was concerned that all of my son’s antibody tests were negative and has prescribed new tests. What is he looking for? Could my son have been damaged for the past year?

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Four months ago, my 10 year old was diagnosed with diabetes. Two doctors disagree on the type she has, given her excess weight. What do you think?

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