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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Ill with a respiratory infection, my son’s urine was negative for ketones, but showed some glucose. Because he does not have diabetes, could the glucose have been caused by his illness or concentrated urine?

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At times, my son feels lethargic and vomits. His blood sugar goes up some if he is able to eat. When it drops, he also gets sick. Does he have diabetic tendencies? Should I have him seen by an endocrinologist?

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Could you please explain to me exactly what each auto-antibody actually means? For example: ICA, IA-2, GAD-65, Zinc, and others, if there are any more.

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How do I know what type of diabetes I have?

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My toddler drinks and urinates a lot. She also perspires heavily. Should I have her tested for diabetes?

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I am a 14 year old girl. Lately, I have been having some symptoms of diabetes (fatigue, thirst, lack of appetite, and frequent urination). I have also been dizzy a few times. Even though I have not lost weight, could I still have diabetes?

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Does mitochondrial diabetes present only in youngsters? Is there ever a motor “myoclonic” neurological association with any of its genetic forms?

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I have a child that is 6 years old. I went to one doctor and they told me that his blood sugar was too high. She then referred me to another doctor, and she said that his sugar was too low.

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What are the guidelines used to determine if a diabetic is Type 1 or Type 2?

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I come from a family with a history of type 2 diabetes (uncle, dad, aunt). I’m 21 years old. I just had my blood sugar checked and it showed 160. I just want to ask if my blood sugar is alright.

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