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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Taking only one unit of insulin, my daughter has mostly in range blood sugars. Should we discontinue the Lantus? Is it possible she doesn’t have diabetes?

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My son has had both glucose and ketones in his urine. Both have gone away. His pediatrician recommends insulin. Is this necessary?

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Due to random elevated blood sugars, I had A1cs done on my seven children. All but one were over 6.0. What does this mean?

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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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Because she was feeling faint at school, my daughter had a GTT. After two hours, she was only 48 mg/dl [2.7 mmol/L]. Is this something we should worry about? How soon should she see a specialist?

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Last week, I had some tests done. My blood sugar was low, my cortisol level was fine and I had no insulin antibodies. Are my results okay? If not, what should I do?

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