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What’s the highest A1c you’ve ever seen? If it were very high, such as 23.9 at diagnosis, is that likely inaccurate?

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My daughter has had high blood sugars at home, as high as 350 mg/dl [19.4 mmol/L]. The doctor said she does not have diabetes, maybe pre-diabetes. What should I do?

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When hospitalized for appendicitis, my son had a blood glucose of 126 mg/dl [7.0 mmol/L] and large urine ketones. The pediatrician thinks it was caused by stress, or could he be developing diabetes?

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My 10-year-old gained 73 pounds in two years. Her insulin level was high, but her blood sugar normal. Other than meeting with a nutritionist, what should I do to help her?

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We have twice decreased my son’s insulin since diagnosis about a year ago. The nurse suspects he has MODY. How can we determine this?

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Are the family members of someone diagnosed with type 1 as an adult at a higher risk of diabetes? I sometimes have elevated fasting blood sugars, but random readings in range. Is this normal? Should I discuss this with my doctor?

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My seven-year-old often wets herself. In the morning, her Pull-Ups often have a weird smell and her appetite fluctuates. She has ADHD. Could her symptoms be related to diabetes?

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What is my son’s risk of developing diabetes? He had glucose in his urine at the doctor’s office. At the ER, his blood glucose was normal, but the pediatrician has suggested a consultation with a pediatric endocrinologist.

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I am concerned that I have LADA or MODY because I am 20 kilograms underweight and have had pain in my shins. My A1c was under 5.0. What should I do?

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My young son has been having some of the symptoms of diabetes and had elevated readings during an informal glucose tolerance test. Does it sound like early type 1?

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