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Diagnosis and Symptoms

I’ve had diabetes since I was pregnant. My son’s recent A1c was 5.9. Does this mean he may get type 1? Should I be concerned with his A1c?

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I was recently diagnosed with diabetes, but the doctor is unsure which type. If tests show I am not producing insulin, do I have type 1? Or, could I just be in the early stages of type 2? My blood sugars are somewhat high if I eat any carbs in my meals.

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I was diagnosed with type 1 at the age of 48. Isn’t it unusual for someone my age to be diagnosed with type 1? Can one person have worse diabetes than another?

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Because of my family history and fatigue, I had a two hour oral glucose tolerance test. Based on my results, am I diabetic or pre-diabetic? Should I watch my diet anyway?

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My daughter had symptoms of diabetes, including an elevated blood sugar. Her OGTT and other tests were normal. She is no longer symptomatic. What could have caused this increase in blood sugar?

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I was diagnosed as insulin resistant and told to diet and exercise. I was wondering if I could have type 1.5. Should I have an anti-GAD antibody test?

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At the end of September, I was diagnosed with type 2. But, I am not obese and have been having very high blood sugars and other symptoms of type 1. Should I be on insulin? Could I have MODY?

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Both my children have abnormal blood sugars. Can they have pre-diabetes for type 1? Where can I find help?

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Our three year old has type 1, so his eight year old brother asked to be checked. His blood sugar was somewhat elevated and he tested positive for GAD-65 antibodies. We were told to wait for more symptoms. How can we delay the onset of diabetes?

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My toddler seems to need to eat frequently to avoid being shaky. Is this diabetes or something else?

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