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Diagnosis and Symptoms

I’ve been undergoing tests for hypoglycemia and need to have my insulin antibodies tested. What is an insulin antibody? What do my other test results mean?

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I have a burning sensation in my feet and feel drowsy most of the time. My father’s had diabetes since the age of 28. Do I have diabetes?

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My 13 month old has had random blood sugars of 114 and 117 mg/dl [6.3 and 6.5 mmol/L]. Should I be concerned?

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My daughter drinks excessively and had urine ketones. Her fasting glucose was 93 mg/dl [5.2 mmol/L] and her A1c was 5.9. What do these results mean?

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About two years ago, my son took insulin for what the doctor said was “transient” diabetes. Now, he is symptomatic again. Could this be diabetes? Should I monitor his blood sugars?

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Because my daughter had moderate ketones, I checked her blood sugars with a glucometer. Some were elevated, but her fasting test at the doctor’s was normal. What could be going on?

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My four year old has had sugar in her urine several times. Is this a sign of diabetes? If she does not have sugar in her urine next week, will she still need tests?

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My toddler has pancreatic insufficiency. I check his blood sugars when he seems to be drinking and urinating frequently and have found some slightly elevated readings. Should I take him to a pediatric endocrinologist?

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When diagnosed, all of my son’s antibody tests were negative. Have you ever heard of this?

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My doctor has confirmed that I have type 1. Should I ask him to re-test for antibodies again as my blood sugars are still in the normal range with no medication, diet and exercise only?

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