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Diagnosis and Symptoms

We are concerned our son may have early diabetes. Is this possible? Our pediatrician doesn’t think this fits our son who has had intermittent symptoms for about a year.

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Since she has several health issues, my daughter sees an endocrinologist, who had me check my daughter’s blood sugars. She has had occasional high blood sugars. Could she have diabetes even if she is not high every day?

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I have taken my son to the doctor three times with symptoms of diabetes, but his blood sugars are only sometimes elevated. How can I prevent the onset of type 1? How can I keep his blood sugars in range?

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Since it looks like my daughter has ketotic hypoglycemia, does this rule out diabetes? Does it cause weight loss and higher levels of ketones even when the blood sugar is not that low?

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Is it possible for a child to be in a honeymoon phase without an actual diagnosis of diabetes?

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We stopped giving our son Increlex due to high blood sugars. He has since had some elevated readings, some normal readings. What does this mean? Could he be developing diabetes? Could diabetes be hindering his growth and weight? Could this have been the problem all along?

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Based on my recent test results, am I headed for a diagnosis of diabetes? If so, how can I prevent it?

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My son, who weighs 28 kg, was diagnosed with diabetes and put on Glucophage. A second pediatrician said that he should be on insulin. What is your opinion?

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My daughter has been waking up feeling nauseous and vomiting, with her stomach calming in a few hours. Could her blood sugar be dropping while she’s asleep? Could she be developing diabetes?

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I have received my son’s laboratory test results. What do they mean? Am I correct in understanding that he may not have diabetes, but could get it?

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