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Diagnosis and Symptoms

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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Diagnosed with hypoglycemia in 1991, I am very overweight. For weeks, I have been feeling very weak and shaky. Is my hypoglycemia turning into diabetes?

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Using a friend’s meter, my daughter has had elevated blood sugars, but the pediatrician won’t diagnose diabetes without laboratory testing. Based on her history, what is your opinion?

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My son had a blood sugar of 215 mg/dl [11.9 mmol/L] 30 minutes after drinking some soda as a GTT. The doctor said it was diabetes. I am now limiting his carbohydrate intake, but he’s not gaining weight. How many carbohydrates should he get per day? Should I be checking his blood sugar one or two hours after meals?

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I take care of a toddler who voids shortly after drinking, eats a lot, but is not overweight. How can I encourage her mom to discuss this with a doctor?

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