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Hyperglycemia and DKA

At the doctor’s office, my niece’s blood sugar was 340 mg/dl [18.9 mmol/L]. At the hospital, her blood sugars were normal after two meals. Is it possible to have an isolated high blood glucose reading? Could this be a sign of pre-diabetes?

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At a follow-up appointment for his recently broken leg, my nephew had a fasting blood sugar in the 400s mg/dl [over 22.2 mmol/L]. Could the high blood sugar be from the break? He has had nocturia and increased thirst.

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Since diagnosis, we’ve had trouble with nighttime highs that start as soon as the dinner bolus runs out. Increased basals work, but sometimes cause lows. What should we do?

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At a recent doctor’s appointment, my blood work revealed some abnormal results and an elevated A1c. My blood sugars have been higher since I’ve had joint pain. Could the pain be related to my diabetes?

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My son was just diagnosed with type 1. His blood sugars remain quite high, but he doesn’t see the doctor again until January 11. Should I be concerned?

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My grandson has been having numerous high blood sugars, then maybe a low. Should I be worried about the effects on his body?

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Despite increasing his nighttime Protophane, my son is waking with high blood sugars. What could be causing this?

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Can high blood sugars cause anxiety or panic attacks and be stopped with insulin in a quick amount of time? Also, can reading vision change with blood sugar changes?

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We usually increase our daughter’s Lantus during her cycle and see okay blood sugars. Now, she is in range after lunch, but high before dinner. Why would this be? She is in puberty.

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My daughter lifts weights in the morning, then runs for about an hour prior to college soccer practice. She’s often too high to practice. What can she do? Is the weight training depleting her insulin so she needs more?

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