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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My young son was diagnosed with type 1 a week ago when the doctor found ketones in his urine. He requires very little insulin. Is it possible he doesn’t have diabetes? Are we just in denial?

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When I was sick, my blood sugar was very high so the doctor put me on insulin. After a week, my blood sugars were fine and they still are. What type of diabetes do I have?

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Both of my grandsons have been diagnosed with diabetes, one with type 1 and one with type 2. Could there possibly be a link between their “mental health” medications and the diabetes?

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My teen daughter had some of the symptoms of diabetes. Her C-peptide and insulin levels were elevated when she had a GTT. What does this mean?

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Although my son has elevated blood sugars, he is considered to have glucose intolerance, not diabetes, since his fasting blood sugars are normal. Is there anything to do about the blood sugar swings he is having?

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I’ve had insatiable thirst for eight months, constant hunger for one. Could I have type 1? Is it possible to be symptomatic for type 1 for many months?

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In September 2004, I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Recently, since a case of thrush, I have had more highs, but still some lows. What do I need to do?

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My son drinks a lot and is often very hungry. My in-laws are concerned about diabetes. Should I have my son tested?

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Since I have type 1, I often check my children’s blood sugars. My 13 year old recently had a slightly elevated blood sugar. His only symptom is unexplained weight loss. Should I be concerned that he may be developing diabetes?

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Six weeks after diagnosis, my daughter was able to go off insulin and stay off for four months. She went back on insulin, but the amount going down again. Is this a second honeymoon or the same honeymoon? Is there something else going on? Could she have something other than type 1?

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