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Diagnosis and Symptoms

My daughter’s recent GTT indicated normal readings, but she continues to have elevated readings at home. The endocrinologist suspects she has type 2. Do her insulin levels indicate type 2?

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My son was diagnosed early, with symptoms and positive GAD antibodies. We put him on a diet and exercise program and have not given him ANY insulin. My husband’s endocrinologist, who is treating him, also suggested Januvia. Has this ever been used by those with type 1 or by children? Are there any risks to using this medication? Is it possible my son’s insulin-producing cells will survive?

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About 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I have since lost 30 pounds, but felt symptomatic for diabetes. The doctor did a fasting blood glucose test that was normal so I was told I needed no follow-up until next year. Still, should I ask for a GTT?

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I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, but my blood sugars are now in range. Could this be the honeymoon of LADA? Could there be some other reason for high blood sugars? Might I have been misdiagnosed?

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For two years, my daughter has been very sick. I now suspect she may have diabetes, even though she doesn’t have too many symptoms. What is your opinion?

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The pediatrician advised periodic blood sugar checks for my daughter who has some of the symptoms of diabetes. Could she have pre-diabetes? What should I do?

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Last year, my daughter had positive antibodies and was said to be developing type 1. Now, her antibodies are negative. What does this mean?

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When my son was diagnosed with type 1 about a year ago, many tests were run. I finally got the results, but have never gotten an explanation. Can you tell me what the results mean?

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For nine months, since displaying some symptoms of diabetes, my young daughter has had intermittent high blood sugars that eventually come down on their own. Is it normal for a child to spike over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] routinely after a meal? If not, what should we do? I’m worried about long-term damage.

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After a trip to the ER for stomach pain, I’ve been testing my son’s blood sugars. Hunger is his only symptom and he’s had no blood sugars over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L]. Could he have early symptoms of diabetes?

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