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Hyperglycemia and DKA

Since his recent diagnosis with type 1, my boyfriend continues to have very high blood sugars, but his doctor is not worried. Should we look for another endocrinologist? Do we need to discuss “crystallized” urine with the doctor since this is a sign of ketones?

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Diagnosed with type 1 just after birth, for about 18 months, my daughter has been running very high once a month, then drops and requires very little or no insulin. What could this be?

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For the past six weeks, my blood sugars have been very high. I take Regular and NPH, six shots a day. I feel very thirsty, nauseous, and tired. Is it okay to wait six more weeks to see an endocrinologist?

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My daughter is currently more active, therefore needing less insulin. Her blood sugars are in range. Does this increase her chance of going into DKA?

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My grandson is often waking with high blood sugars. The doctor says he doesn’t know why. What should we do?

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For three weeks, my daughter’s blood sugars have been running very high, with no ketones. Should we be concerned? What does this mean?

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With a very high blood sugar, my son was said to be in DKA. I.V. insulin brought down his blood sugar, but the pediatrician said it’s not diabetes because his A1c was normal. My son is still sleepy and not acting normally. Can an illness cause such a high blood sugar? What is your opinion?

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My son has been spilling ketones since falling ill recently, even with lower blood sugars. What do you think is happening?

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I’ve had diabetes for 26 years. For the past five years, I have been waking up high around 2 or 3 a.m. Is this the Somogyi effect or something else?

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Is it possible for sugar to build up in your system and release later? My stepson ate a lot of junk food at his mom’s. Many hours later, his blood sugar was very high. What could have caused this?

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