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Diagnosis and Symptoms

I was diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia a few years ago. Recently, my blood sugars have been somewhat elevated, but then drop a bit. Is this normal?

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Because he was symptomatic, I checked my son’s A1c. It was 5.6. I thought a child should be less than 4. Am I wrong? Should he have a glucose tolerance test?

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I suspect my daughter has hypoglycemia, like me. Her fasting test results were fine, but the doctor’s office did not schedule more tests after telling me three were needed. What should I do?

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Since my A1c was 6.5, my doctor said I have diabetes. I asked for an OGTT and am confused about its results. Am I diabetic or not?

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The doctor called to say my eight-year-old has “early stage diabetes.” What does this mean? What does the future hold?

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My toddler had an elevated random blood sugar. Since my siblings and I have type 1, I am concerned my daughter is at risk. Should I press for testing?

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Because of some accidents, I checked my son’s blood sugars. Some seemed a bit elevated, but laboratory work showed small ketones, normal blood glucose. Should I take him to an endocrinologist?

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Based on her symptoms, could my daughter have diabetes? Is there such a thing as a false negative if tested for diabetes as a child?

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Is my low testosterone level the reason I have been diagnosed with type 2?

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I have had type 1 for 21 years. My son is close to a diagnosis of “prediabetes.” What do you suggest we do to keep the disease from progressing?

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