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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My 11 year old daughter was doing pretty well until about a year ago when she started her period, and her life has been pretty miserable since. She has high blood sugar that doesn’t come down with insulin, she has urine ketones and has started developing DKA around this time. My hospital co-workers as well as her doctors tell me that her life will pretty much be like this until she gets through puberty.

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Both my 17 year old daughter and I have diabetes, and my almost nine year old son had an episode of extreme thirst a few days ago. I checked a few blood sugars, some of which seem to be high. Does my son have diabetes? Do you think I need to take him in?

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I’ve had blister on my toe which has been around over a month, and I also suffer from chronic migraines. In addition, my family also has a history of diabetes.

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I have had my A1c checked twice, and the last level was 6.4%, but my fasting blood sugar was okay, and I am not showing any signs and symptoms of diabetes. What causes my A1c to increase? How do I treat this condition?

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Is it possible for symptoms of diabetes to wax and wane if the pancreas is slowly failing? Is it possible for these symptoms to be blood sugar related? Is it worth asking for a glucose tolerance test?

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About a year ago, at the age of 63, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but during my last appointment, my doctor said he thought I might actually have type 1.5 or MODY. What are your comments on my case? What type of diabetes do I have?

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If antibody tests are negative, can my son become insulin independent? Do type 1B patients have an endless honeymoon period or will they need more insulin afterward? What is an insulin antibody test?

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We have been checking my 18 month old a few times a day, and she has ranged anywhere from low to high. Her doctor keeps telling us that as long as it doesn’t stay high or low, she is fine. Should I be concerned? Her doctor seems to be blowing me off. Should we get a second opinion? Should I ask to be referred to a pediatric endocrinologist?

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My seven year old son has dark rings around his neck and smelly underarms. Are these symptoms of juvenile diabetes? My friend’s son has these things too, was just recently diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and was told by the doctor that they are symptoms. I had my son tested about five months ago, but he was negative. Should I have him re-tested?

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For the last 20 years, I have had treatment for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and recently, I had a blood glucose of 160 mg/dl [8.9 mmol/L], so my endocrinologist decided to give me Glucophage. I am very surprised and need a second opinion because I have seen other doctors who said this level is quite normal and I do not have diabetes.

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