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Diagnosis and Symptoms

Due to a high random blood sugar, my son was diagnosed with “hyperglycemia, unknown cause,” not diabetes. He is to be tested for celiac. What should we do now?

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My four-year-old has been diagnosed with pre-type 1 diabetes, currently in his honeymoon phase. His fasting blood sugars have been from 101 mg/dl [5.6 mmol/L] to 181 mg/dl [10.0 mmol/L]. Is this diagnosis correct?

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My nine year old had a blood sugar of 147 mg/dl [8.2 mmol/L] and was diagnosed as borderline diabetic. I was given no guidance on testing or diet. What should I do?

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My daughter was losing weight and complaining of stomach pain so I had the doctor check her blood sugar. It was normal, but elevated when checked with my father’s meter. Should I be concerned?

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My young daughter is often thirsty, but she has no other signs of diabetes. Is it possible to have only one symptom?

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My five year old often wakes during the night and is screaming, confused and sweating. During the day, we give her a snack and she is fine. Could this be hypoglycemia?

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When you say approximately 80% of kids with type 1 will have positive antibodies, what exactly does that mean? If a child is constantly urinating due to hyperglycemia, could the glucose be continually flushed out or would the test always be positive?

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Though tests for celiac have been negative, my 19-year-old daughter is still having some symptoms, even though she is trying to maintain a gluten free diet. Could she have celiac despite the negative results?

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How can you tell if your six-week-old has diabetes?

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My son has several symptoms, including frequent urination, stomaches, and low energy. Can the symptoms of diabetes come and go? I’m not sure if I want to pursue this or not.

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