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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My young son is always drinking, about a gallon of fluid a day. He has no other symptoms. Should I be concerned about diabetes or water intoxication?

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A naturopathic doctor conducted a “pancake test” to see if my son may have diabetes. His one and two hour readings were elevated. The general practitioner did a blood test and said my son’s blood sugar was normal. Should I seek a second opinion?

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My 20 year old was diagnosed with diabetes in May 2005. We are not sure what type. She controls it with oral medications, but had a positive GAD-65 test. She also has PCOS. What type does she have? Should she start insulin or wait? Is it safe for her to continue taking the oral medications?

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My daughter has had both high and low blood sugar symptoms. Her GTT was normal. Are there other tests to see if she has type 1?

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Since my antibody tests were negative, my doctor gave me no treatment plan. I eat a low carbohydrate diet and exercise. But, I have high blood sugars that are affecting my vision. What do you suggest? I see an endocrinologist on January 30.

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I’ve had some random elevated blood sugars tested at home. Blood work indicated a normal blood sugar, but an A1c of 6.1. My doctor said I have type 2. Can you explain? I’m confused as this does not fit with what I know about diabetes.

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My son’s endocrinologist has suggested I get tested for MODY based on family history and my thin/normal weight. Knowing the tests are often inconclusive, what should I do?

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Three years ago, I was told I had type 2. Later, they said it was MODY. A month ago I was tested for MODY, but don’t know the results. Now on quite a bit of insulin, could I have type 1 and have had a long honeymoon?

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Because he had some symptoms of diabetes, I checked my son’s blood sugars. Some of his random readings were elevated, but the blood work done by the doctor does not indicate diabetes. What should I do? Is there further diabetes testing he should have done?

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I am concerned about my grandson, who has lost weight, drinks constantly and is hungry. He even vomited first thing this morning. How can I convince our son-in-law to take care of his son? Am I right to suspect diabetes?

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