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Hyperglycemia and DKA

My daughter has had five episodes of vomiting, then DKA, in 18 months. Several doctors are stumped. Should I approach this as a gastrointestinal issue? What else do you suggest?

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After an infection and steroids, my son was diagnosed with type 1. Gradually, his insulin was reduced, then stopped. Now, he has high bedtime levels that come down on their own overnight. The doctor will not resume insulin, but I am worried about the highs. What is your opinion?

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I was diagnosed with diabetes the day I found out I was pregnant. Could I have had diabetes before? Does drinking water help lower blood sugars or is it really a myth? I am now on 16 units of insulin. Is this a lot?

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Although I take 500 mg metformin three times a day, I sometimes have elevated blood sugars. What do you suggest? Should I be taking any other medications?

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Last weekend, when sick with the flu, my younger daughter had blood sugars over 300 mg/dl [16.7 mmol/L]. The pediatrician said they were related to the flu, but since she’s already tested positive for two of the antibodies I am worried. What do you think?

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My son has been complaining of chest pain, which is accompanied by high blood sugars, despite a recent increase in his NPH. What could be causing the pain?

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Diagnosed a month ago and on Lantus, my toddler experiences a rise in his blood sugar from around 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., then is back in range in the morning. Why is this happening?

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If a person is going into DKA and his kidneys are only working at 42%, can he register a false positive on a breath test if he has previously taken Nyquil?

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Newly diagnosed, our daughter’s blood sugar was 250 mg/dl [13.9 mmol/L] at 11:30 p.m. We gave her two glasses of water. Should we do a correction or wait?

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My daughter has been on a limited sugar diet at the recommendation of a clinic. Her blood sugars are often in the 70s mg/dl [3.9 to 4.4 mmol/L], but she has been over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] as well. Three doctors will not refer her to an endocrinologist. What do you suggest?

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