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Diagnosis and Symptoms

I am 14 years old, and I am worried. I have noticed that I need the toilet often, and drink a lot. I also feel sick a lot. The trouble is, I’m too afraid to tell my parents. Is there a way of testing urine for sugar without going to the doctor?

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My three year old was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six weeks ago, and the doctor told me yesterday that he had negative antibodies. Does this mean his diabetes will be different from other kids with type 1? The doctor said most children with type 1 diabetes are positive for antibodies.

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I am monitoring my blood sugar at home. Could a value of 196 mg/dl [10.9 mmol/L] be a result of sweets or exercise?

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I would like to know how to interpret my three year old son’s GTT. Do you see this type of GTT in children with pre-clinical diabetes? Does diabetes take this long to come out? Are low blood sugars common early on?

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Five years ago, my 49 year old husband was diagnosed with MODY, and I understand it’s very rare. Can you give me any information on it, or direct me to websites that have info on it?

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My blood sugars have been within normal ranges (pre and post meals) for the past three weeks with only diet and exercise. Does this sound like a honeymoon period? Is there anything else I should be doing or any other tests I should be having done?

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My 20 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just three months ago. She is in very good control, but she has not taken the antibody test because In Venezuela it is almost impossible to find a lab that perform that test. How important is the antibody test?

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My two year old daughter becomes very tearful and emotional if she is late getting a meal. After eating her behavior is back to being a happy, active kid. Should I get her tested for diabetes or hypoglycemia?

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My son has always drunk a lot more and urinated a lot more but this summer my friend checked his blood sugar level which was 171mg/dl [9.5 mmol/L]. I am taking him to the doctor. What should I expect them to do?

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I am concerned that my three year old son may be experiencing early signs of diabetes. We have a family history of diabetes on both sides. On two different occasions (one after eating dried fruit and a second after canned fruit) he stated that he did not feel well and that he had to lie down. He became pale and clammy. After giving him a drink and more food he felt better. Could this be an early sign?

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