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Diagnosis and Symptoms from 1998
- My overnight fasting glucose varied between 120 and 128 for the past three months. Is the high glucose worrysome? (31 Dec 1998)
- My son just had an intravenous glucose tolerence test. (31 Dec 1998)
- Our son was diagnosed several weeks ago but his Islet Antibody test was negative. (29 Dec 1998)
- Prediabetes as a medical condition appears in a recent reference I was looking at. (28 Dec 1998)
- I have been very careful about my sugar intake taking into consideration that diabetes is hereditary. (24 Dec 1998)
- My 4 year old son had a sugar level of 125. What are the chances that this test will show that he is not a diabetic? (23 Dec 1998)
- My grandson is 10 months old. I would like to know symptoms of diabetes in infants. (20 Dec 1998)
- My niece died a month ago due to complications to diabetes. She was only 10 years of age. (12 Dec 1998)
- I have a friend who has diabetes. One of his daughters, 11, is overweight. They're all American Indian. (11 Dec 1998)
- My doctor thinks if I lose another 80 pounds I should be back to normal. Is that true? (8 Dec 1998)
- Because of my husband's family history, I want to closely monitor my 13 month old daughter. What is the best time to test her? (6 Dec 1998)
- My 4-year old daughter suffers from yeast infections constantly. She has excessive thirst and hunger. (3 Dec 1998)
- Somewhat over a year ago, my son was put in the hospital with pneumonia. He also had a blood sugar level of 405. (28 Nov 1998)
- How long can a child go before they can actually become diabetic? (28 Nov 1998)
- Our daughter has been wetting the bed. The pediatrician ordered a urinalysis which was negative for glucose. (28 Nov 1998)
- Nearly 2 weeks ago ourdaughter was diagnosed. Her pediatrician has decided that no insulin is required at this time. (28 Nov 1998)
- I first developed symptoms of diabetes about 3 months ago, and was diagnosed 4 weeks ago. The problem is blurriness of vision. (28 Nov 1998)
- Two months ago at my 4 year old daughter's checkup she showed sugar in her urine. (25 Nov 1998)
- My 9 year old niece was diagnosed 3 months ago. Her insulin had to be decreased until she has gone off it totally. (21 Nov 1998)
- My 25 year old son was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with Type 1 diabetes. Last week his doctor said that maybe he has Type 2 diabetes. (21 Nov 1998)
- I have an 11 month old son and my husband has Type 1 diabetes. What are signs I should look for with my baby to indicate diabetes? (16 Nov 1998)
- My nephew was diagnosed when he was 2 1/2. Within hours of his birth, his blood sugar "crashed". (14 Nov 1998)
- I have 3 children, 2 of whom are overweight: they are 11 years and 10 years old. Should I have them tested? (11 Nov 1998)
- I have had a glucose tolerance test and a clinical blood test which were both normal. (11 Nov 1998)
- Can Type 1 diabetes go undetected and does it also cause mood swings and irrational behavior? (10 Nov 1998)
- My 14-year old daughter wonders why, if insulin helps metabolize food, weight loss is a symptom of diabetes? (1 Nov 1998)
- I have an eight year old son who is overweight, loves to drink soft drinks, and is very active. Could he have diabetes? (1 Nov 1998)
- I was just told my 15 month old grandson is diabetic. Can you tell me what the criteria is for diagnosis? (29 Oct 1998)
- Where would be the best place to get tested for diabetes? (28 Oct 1998)
- My son was diagnosed earlier this year, but has been sick with similar symptoms for over two years. (28 Oct 1998)
- I will like to how I can get her pancreas checked whether it is producing the insulin or not. (26 Oct 1998)
- Could what happened to me possibly be a case of "transient hyperglycemia"? (21 Oct 1998)
- Are the standards for blood glucose levels different between adults and young children? (18 Oct 1998)
- My mum said I might have diabetes. She had a sister who had it. I heard from a friend they have to take some blood. I have a phobia of needles. (17 Oct 1998)
- My son, aged 7, woke up yesterday sick, feverish, nauseous, tired. I tested his blood. His reading was 11.8 mmol/l [212 mg/dl]. (17 Oct 1998)
- My 4 1/2-year old nephew was diagnosed when he was 2 1/2. Within hours of his birth, his blood sugar "crashed". (17 Oct 1998)
- How does one determine insulin dependence? (16 Oct 1998)
- I noticed an article concerning an abrupt increase in the incidence of IDDM in children in Canada. (9 Oct 1998)
- Our 7 year-old son was diagnosed 15 months ago. Three months ago, he had an Islet Cell Antibody test. (9 Oct 1998)
- My sister died of diabetes a week ago. The doctors told us that it was "acute diabetes." (8 Oct 1998)
- Published sources indicate that the trauma of a severe automobile accident can trigger type 1 diabetes. Do you concur? (8 Oct 1998)
- My 14 year old daughter has been diagnosed as having either MODY or the onset of Type 1. Should I have her genetically tested? (4 Oct 1998)
- My 4 1/2 year old daughter exhibits signs of diabetes. My doctor told me not to worry about it. (4 Oct 1998)
- My daughter is 18 months old. We have been checking her blood sugars on a friend's glucose meter. (3 Oct 1998)
- I have a 15 month old daughter who seems to constantly need a cup of juice in her hand. (3 Oct 1998)
- At the time of diagnosis, he was shown to be negative for both GAD and Islet Cell Antibodies. (30 Sep 1998)
- I have a son who is 16 months old; his grandmother has Type 2 diabetes. Could it be passed down? (29 Sep 1998)
- My son was given morphine at the hospital. Could the drug trigger his diabetes? (24 Sep 1998)
- My four year old grandson was diagnosed as a borderline diabetic. He has had three fasting blood sugars between 120-130. (15 Sep 1998)
- My younger sister is 28 and has been displaying diabetic symptoms for about 6 months. (15 Sep 1998)
- What is the difference between child diabetes and adult onset diabetes? (7 Sep 1998)
- In your answers to some other questions I noticed a reference to slowly developing type 1. (7 Sep 1998)
- My daughter is almost three. Her stomach sticks out, and my mother-in-law is concerned that she may have diabetes. (4 Sep 1998)
- The pediatrician, after consulting with an endocrinologist, said that because her ketone levels were normal, we shouldn't be concerned. (3 Sep 1998)
- My daughter is 10 years old. A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes was made. We are hoping that she has Type 2. (3 Sep 1998)
- How much is "frequent urination and thirst?" (2 Sep 1998)
- I have a 16 month old baby girl that is excessively thirsty. I tested her blood sugar level and it was 99. (31 Aug 1998)
- The endocrinologist said she could envision trying to use diabetes pills instead of insulin. (24 Aug 1998)
- My mother, age 70, recently had a fasting glucose blood test and her result was 158. (17 Aug 1998)
- My son was recently diagnosed with type 1. His doctor said he is very sensitive to insulin. What does this mean? (17 Aug 1998)
- We are in our first week of adjusting to my 7 year old's diagnosis. We are concerned about my 8 year old son. (17 Aug 1998)
- I have read here about type 1, 2, MODY. I didn't know there were different types of diabetes; I would like more information. (11 Aug 1998)
- Is there a test to determine for sure whether I am really a Type 2 diabetic? (9 Aug 1998)
- I have a daughter. I have smelled acetone from her mouth since she was 6 months. Does she have diabetes? (7 Aug 1998)
- I checked my son's blood sugar and it was 105 approximately 30 minutes after we ate dinner. (2 Aug 1998)
- I am a 16-year-old female and lately I've become very worried about the possibility that I may have diabetes. (25 Jul 1998)
- An endocrinologist believes that our son is developing Type 1. I thought Type 1 was supposed to come on suddenly. (25 Jul 1998)
- My niece is suffering from Type 1 diabetes. Is there a chance that this will resolve? (25 Jul 1998)
- What percent of Americans have diabetes and do not know it? (24 Jul 1998)
- Please tell me whether I am diabetic or not My blood sugar during early morning fasting is 150. (24 Jul 1998)
- My 23 month old daughter had an episode of "spilling" glucose into her urine several months ago. (21 Jul 1998)
- I was diagnosed with functional hypoglycemia and told me that it changes into Type 1 within 10 years. (21 Jul 1998)
- I was diagnosed diabetic about 4 months ago and was told I could control it by diet. (18 Jul 1998)
- The endocrinologists tells us she has one of 2 types of diabetes, either MODY, or the onset of Type 1. (15 Jul 1998)
- I have been feeling extremely sick mid-morning and mid-afternoon, dizzy, light-headed, unable to concentrate. (15 Jul 1998)
- Is it true that once you're diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you never "cure" it? (15 Jul 1998)
- We originally were told he wouldn't have diabetes because his antibody test was negative. (15 Jul 1998)
- Can just one blood test tell if I have diabetes? (4 Jul 1998)
- Can just one blood test tell if I have diabetes? (29 Jun 1998)
- My great grandmother and grandfather have diabetes. I am not sure what type they have, but I was wondering what the risk is for me. (28 Jun 1998)
- I took my son to the doctor to have a blood test done and he said not to worry he is too young to have diabetes. (11 Jun 1998)
- Have you heard of a virus associated blood sugar problem? (8 Jun 1998)
- What are some of the questions I should ask my physician if I think my son should be tested for diabetes? (7 Jun 1998)
- Is vomiting a sign of diabetes? (7 Jun 1998)
- I was just informed that I have diabetes, and I was wondering if you could get me some information on what my life will be like now. (1 Jun 1998)
- Four weeks ago our 5 years old son was diagnosed. What are his chances to be healthy again? (1 Jun 1998)
- My son has been frequently complaining of stomachaches lately. Are these stomachaches anything I should worry about? (31 May 1998)
- I have heard that there can be a link between ADHD like-symptoms and diabetes. (28 May 1998)
- My son has been having trouble getting up in the mornings and the school is calling because he is having hypoglycemia symptoms. (28 May 1998)
- My five year old son drinks incredible amounts of liquids. I had him tested for diabetes but it came back negative. (25 May 1998)
- My son was born with transient diabetes. How common is this and what causes it to happen? (23 May 1998)
- Is it possible to get diabetes before the age of one? (21 May 1998)
- Is Insulin Resistance the same as Type 2 diabetes? (21 May 1998)
- I have a seven year old second grade student who is a fructose diabetic. I can find no information on this. (18 May 1998)
- My son was diagnosed with hypoglycemia at age 6. He began having symptoms after gastric surgery at age 4. (15 May 1998)
- I have a eight year old son diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia. He recently started having high blood sugar readings. (12 May 1998)
- I have two daughters, ages 20 and 21, diagnosed three weeks ago. How important is seeing endocrinologist? (12 May 1998)
- I just met an 11 year old girl who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. She is very discouraged. (8 May 1998)
- What is mitochondrial diabetes? (2 May 1998)
- My son was diagnosed with neonatal diabetes when he has 2 months. I want to know everything about this diabetes. (2 May 1998)
- My 14 year old son was diagnosed last week. I'm waiting for him to start to 'grieve' for his former life. (2 May 1998)
- My 16 month old daughter is perpetually thirsty. I worry since her sister is Type 1, so I occasionally test her. (24 Apr 1998)
- Please direct me to research or other sources on whether or not there is correlation between diet and the onset of diabetes. (22 Apr 1998)
- My daughter is 6 years old and has had a chronic vaginal rash for the last 6 months. (20 Apr 1998)
- Can you identify to us who is doing research into the Type 1A - 1B areas (20 Apr 1998)
- I have done 4 finger sticks. The highest being at bedtime at 222. Should I have her tested for diabetes? (15 Apr 1998)
- I know a lady who is 35 who might have diabetes, but will not go to a doctor. (14 Apr 1998)
- I recently was put on hormone replacement and blood sugars went wacky. (12 Apr 1998)
- The doctors had our son and daughter tested for ICA antibodies. Our son's test was positive. What does this mean? (10 Apr 1998)
- Last weekend when my son was visiting his father, they encouraged him to do a blood test. The result was 193. (8 Apr 1998)
- Can you tell me at what glucose level you usually begin insulin treatment? (7 Apr 1998)
- My endocrinologist says that I have counterregulatory problems, which are responsible for lows during workouts. (7 Apr 1998)
- Is there any other condition that could of made his blood sugar high that one time? (5 Apr 1998)
- My daughter is nine years old and she is having trouble with her sugar. What kind of test can they do? (5 Apr 1998)
- How common is it to become Type 1 after the age of 40? My initial incident was severe ketoacidosis. (4 Apr 1998)
- My daughter is always thirsty. I decided to test her with my blood sugar meter. Her sugar was 158. (4 Apr 1998)
- My 3-year old daughter started having accidents after being potty trained. Should I have her checked? (3 Apr 1998)
- Our current diagnosis is "neonatal diabetes." Have you ever come across a similar case? (2 Apr 1998)
- If my son does not have Type 1, what else can cause elevated blood glucose levels? (1 Apr 1998)
- My six-year-old daughter had spots on her face. Are these spots a symptom of diabetes? (30 Mar 1998)
- My son is constantly thirsty. We have just begun to suspect diabetes. Is this a viable worry? (29 Mar 1998)
- I have a 2 year old son who is constantly thirsty. I am worried that he may have diabetes. (29 Mar 1998)
- What are the statistics/prognosis for long-term diagnosed diabetics? (27 Mar 1998)
- What are normal readings for healthy people without diabetes? (26 Mar 1998)
- My daughter is two. She has awakened with her breath smelling strongly of acetone. (24 Mar 1998)
- I was diagnosed three months ago. Within two weeks I required no insulin. Is it possible to be something else? (24 Mar 1998)
- My 9 year old niece was diagnosed with today. Could a thyroid problem cause her sugar level to climb? (24 Mar 1998)
- I am inquiring about a 14 year old orphan boy. I believe many of his problems stem from Type 1. (24 Mar 1998)
- My son has diabetes. His older brother sometimes has high sugars. Does this mean that he is developing diabetes? (23 Mar 1998)
- Is it possible to get Type 1 with only an extended-family history of Type 2? (21 Mar 1998)
- What is a normal blood sugar and how high does it have to be in order to tell if you are a diabetic or not? (20 Mar 1998)
- The C-peptide came back normal and the anti-islet test came back negative. What am I? Type 1 or Type 2 or MODY? (17 Mar 1998)
- Can PCOS lead to diabetes? (16 Mar 1998)
- I have taken my blood sugar readings and they run between 188 and 220. Is this good, bad, etc.? (16 Mar 1998)
- My sister was diagnosed about a week ago. I have been searching for more information and have been very discouraged. (16 Mar 1998)
- My son was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Is there any disease that would cause this? (14 Mar 1998)
- I used the Diabetes Risk Test. Is this calculator rigged to scare everyone? (14 Mar 1998)
- My daughter went for a checkup and they found sugar in her urine. Could she be becoming a diabetic? (9 Mar 1998)
- I am a 52 year old woman diagnosed with Type 1 two years ago. How common is it for someone my age to have this form? (9 Mar 1998)
- Is diabetes considered infectious? (7 Mar 1998)
- What is the protocol for screening children if there is a family history of diabetes? (7 Mar 1998)
- I have a strong family history of diabetes. Does having hypoglycemia now mean I'm going to get diabetes? (7 Mar 1998)
- My 4 year old daughter presented once with glucosuria while on Pediapred for croup. Could she have diabetes? (7 Mar 1998)
- Is there any other condition which would show similar symptoms to diabetes mellitus in a 7 year old girl? (3 Mar 1998)
- What are the guidelines for normal insulin levels in the blood following an oral glucose tolerance test? (2 Mar 1998)
- I am looking for documentation on the effect that a period of stress has on the onset of diabetes. (1 Mar 1998)
- Lately, after my lunch time workout, I have a strong desire for sweets. Is this a major warning sign? (28 Feb 1998)
- My son is 14 years old and was diagnosed 3 years ago. Is it possible he is Type 2? (28 Feb 1998)
- My son was hospitalized last month for pneumonia and ketoacidosis. How do we determine whether he is diabetic? (28 Feb 1998)
- Have there been any cases of children being diagnosed with diabetes and then not requiring insulin again? (24 Feb 1998)
- My son has been very irritable, waking up at night crying, urinating frequently. Does this sound like diabetes? (22 Feb 1998)
- My 11 year old son was recently diagnosed. The doctor is unsure of whether it's Type 1 or Type 2. (21 Feb 1998)
- I have a 5 year old son who is always thirsty. Is he at risk of having diabetes? (20 Feb 1998)
- What is the current precise definition of Type 1 versus Type 2? (20 Feb 1998)
- My nine year old son was in the hospital a little over a year ago diagnosed with ketoacidosis. (17 Feb 98)
- What are the symptoms of diabetes in very young children (age 1 year)? (15 Feb 98)
- Is hypoglycemia in adolesence and early adulthood a precursor to diabetes in later life? (15 Feb 98)
- My 12 year old daughter was just diagnosed with high blood sugar. The doctor told me to cut back on her sugar and have her retested in 6 months. (11 Feb 98)
- When you encounter a newly diagnosed patient, what do you advise? (1 Feb 98)
- My 3 year old daughter has complained of pain in the private area for a few months now. Should I be concerned? (1 Feb 98)
- I have had Type 1 diabetes for 16 years, since the age of 9. My new endocrinologist just told me I may have Type 2 diabetes. (1 Feb 98)
- I have had symptoms of hypoglycemia and diabetes for over two years. My parents refuse to believe that there could be anything wrong with me. (28 Jan 98)
- I'm 16 years old and was told by my endocrinologist that I have hyperinsulinism. What's going on with my body? (22 Jan 98)
- What is the most common age at which diabetes starts? (22 Jan 98)
- Our 10-year-old daughter requires snacks because of "hypoglycemic headaches." Should we be more concerned about our daughter's blood sugar? (22 Jan 98)
- I just received the results from a blood test: 250 sugar count and 5 insulin level. I have none of the usual symptoms. (13 Jan 98)
- I have a 22 month old. We took her to the ER after collapsing and vomiting. Her blood sugar was at 35. (6 Jan 98)
- My 8 year old daughter has what appeared to be hypoglycemia. Is there such a thing as a storage problem with glucose? (5 Jan 98)
- Recently I have been really tired, extremely thirsty, and I urinate a lot, especially at night. Is this something I should get checked out? (2 Jan 98)
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