Advertisement

		Ask the Diabetes Team	Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Guide to CWD Help with Error Messages Index Privacy Policy Search Site Map --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Get CWD Products Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures

Question: From America OnLine: My 17-1/2 year old daughter is type I diabetic and has been for five years. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder, without hyperactivity). She was seen by two different psychologists (I wanted a second opinion) and they both positively diagnosed her, taking into consideration that she has diabetes. I was the one who initially noticed the symptoms (after reading an article on it). It sure sounds like she has ADD to me, but do you think it is easy to make an error when diabetes is involved? Thank you. Answer: This question was referred to our two pediatric endocrinologists, who have each given an answer: Answer from Dr. Lebinger: It is a little unusual to diagnose Attention Deficit Disorder for the first at the age of 17. though if there is no hyperactivity, this diagnosis can be easily missed. When someone with diabetes receives this diagnosis, I usually suggest that they make sure the she is not having asymptomatic low blood sugars which are being confused with ADD. I also suggest that the thyroid function be tested. TGL Answer from Dr. Robertson: Many paediatricians in the UK are still rather sceptical about ADD and only a few are prescribing Ritalin I believe that this is a common option in the US. Like many "trendy" diagnoses there is a real danger that it will be made too often and I think this is very much the domain of the child (or adolescent in this case) psychiatrist. We don't have enough information here about the age of onset of symptoms or indeed what symptoms your daughter has. I guess that it's unlikely that her behavioural disorder is due to damage from recurrent severe hypoglycaemia, given her age and duration of diabetes. We really need to know about birth history and other information. KJR Original posting 21 May 96

Advertisement

Not Helpful  1 2 3 4 5  Very Helpful                  E-mail Page     Print Format
			Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Guide to CWD Help with Error Messages Index Privacy Policy Search Site Map --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Get CWD Products Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures

Last Updated: Sun Jan 15 12:01:27 2006
This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other health care professional.

This site is published by Children With Diabetes, Inc, which is responsible for its contents.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.
© Children with Diabetes, Inc. 1995-2008. Comments and Feedback.