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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My son was diagnosed with type 1 three years ago, but his chart, which I see at his check-ups, says he has type 1.5. What is that?

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My 10-year-old son has a “dirty neck,” which I suspect is acanthrosis nigricans. I have type 1. He has inflammatory issues. I have been advised to take him to a pediatric endocrinologist for tests. What is your opinion?

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My daughter has intermittent high blood sugars, with symptoms, yet had no antibodies, and an acceptable A1c. Can type 1 develop slowly? The doctor has not yet diagnosed type 1, is unsure what is going on. Should we get a second opinion from a different endocrinologist?

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My relative with Addison’s has been experiencing blood sugars up to 14 mmol/L (252 mg/dl) and was put on metformin. Given her GAD antibody results, I wonder if she has type 1 diabetes. Are the elevated numbers from her steroids?

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My five year old daughter is generally fit, healthy and never complains when she is unwell. During the last few weeks however, she has been complaining of stomachache, irritable, gets easily upset, drinks a lot of water, and yesterday was sent home after being nauseated, white as a sheet, dizzy, and very sweaty. Could this be an indication of type 1 diabetes?

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About two years ago, I had gestational diabetes requiring insulin which was discontinued after the birth. I have a strong family history of diabetes. I have been on prednisone for two to three years now, so I have gained 72 pounds. I have boils come up under my breasts, on them, under my arm pits, on my stomach, and on the inner thigh. Does this have anything to do with diabetes?

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For a newly diagnosed Type IA diabetes patient, is it necessary to send certain laboratory studies before giving exogenous insulin?

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My son is almost 3 years old. He has always had an intense craving for items high in sugar. Is this natural or could he have some blood sugar/insulin related imbalance?

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Can you tell me what diseases or conditions can be misdiagnosed as Type 1 diabetes?

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I have a 15 year old son who has had very strong breath odor for a couple of weeks. Yesterday an EMT friend told me that this could possibly be diabetes. Is this a possibility?

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