Pre diabetes symptoms in children

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Avatar n tn Yes, these are all symptoms of type I diabetes in children. My child was wetting the bed, extremely thirsty all the time and was vomiting; his vomiting, we think, was contributed to a stomach virus he had at the time. We took him to the ER due to dehydration -they did a blood chemistry and his blood sugar was 399-they immediately admitted him to ICU and he was put on IV insulin. He's been a diabetic now for 3 years-he's now 9. He's has handled it amazingly well!
Avatar n tn We have not yet seen the pediatrician, but do know that her paternal grandmother died of diabetes, which has recently come to our attention and is raising some concerns. Are there common symptoms in children with juvenile diabetes prior to a meal, such as irritability and being "cantakerous", yet experience a sudden mood swing with a meal or just post meal, becoming pleasant and controllable?
Avatar m tn Many have no symptoms to pre diabetes. Just like high BP many have no symptoms. In diabetes by the time you get symptoms you are well on the diabetes road. The ONLY way to tell is with a blood test.
Avatar n tn m not a medical professional, just the parent of a kid with diabetes. Have you had the hypoglycemia test or diabetes test actually done? The symptoms are there, if you haven't done those tests, I'd recommend you get them done right away to ease your concerns. The celiac test can be done as well, but many endocrinologists will recommend to test for diabetes or hypogylcemia first. Good luck.
Avatar n tn What are her chances of becoming diabetic? Her doctor said hypoglycemia sometimes precedes diabetes in children. Is is possible to "grow out of" hypoglycemia? If so, what are the chances of this happening?
Avatar n tn To date there are no symptoms in any of our children (20, 15 and 12) and they are each in excellent physical shape and condition, and eat extremely well-balanced meals. Are you aware of that study and course of action, and what has been the outcome? Also, just because our children are in great physical condition, is there anything else we can do to prevent/minimize onset of Type 1?
Avatar f tn If not diabetes but somewhere in between(pre-diabetes) his doctor will make some other recommendations.In the meantime, avoid sodas, sweets, fruit juices and cakes etc .
Avatar m tn The tests used to make this diagnosis are blood glucose test and a glucose tolerance test. Has your doctor done either of these? There are no real symptoms of pre diabetes. The symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, thirst, blurred vision, numbness/tingling in the distal extremities, fatigue, slowed healing of cuts, and frequent infections. Peripheral neuropathy is a condition frequently found with diabetes.
Avatar m tn //www.medhelp.org/posts/Diabetes-Prevention--Pre-Diabetes/a1c-53-please-help/show/2943818 Here's a link to the thyroid community she mentioned too- http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Thyroid-Disorders/show/73 Hope that helps and you get some answers regarding your symptoms soon!
Avatar m tn Once you progress for pre-diabetes, why is diabetes not reversible as pre-diabetes is? Does that mean once your diagnosed with diabetes your blood sugar can no longer return to normal and you can't "cure" diabetes? How long does it take to progress? I was a 6.3 the last time I checked which was 2 years ago and I am worried. Please help!
Avatar m tn Sorry, thought i was addressing the Dr. I would appreciate it if anybody could weigh in on this as I am completely in the dark...
Avatar n tn She says the same that you are saying about having symptoms, especially hypoglycemia (now she knows that is what it was) pre diabetes. She believes she had symptoms years prior to her diagnosis. No one tested her for it, nor did she know much about diabetes and then she was finally diagnosed. I do not remember my son having a lot of illnesses prior and as far as lows, he was only 3, so he would not have been able to describe them.
Avatar n tn So, really even if a person DOES have pre-diabetes, there are at least 3 possible outcomes (1) remain in pre-diabetes while making lifestyle changes, (2) gradually develop Type 2, or possibly develop Type 1 (this is much less common). Folks who choose to work on lifestyle could end up with "non diabetic" numbers, tho' that doesn't necessarily mean they've eliminated the risks.
Avatar m tn cb, stomach pain is a symptom of type I diabetes. Google "diabetes in children stomach pain" and you'll find lots of medical references. I didn't read far enough to see how it's treated, but it seems like you should go in the direction that diabetes and her stomach pain are related. Best wishes.
Avatar m tn I plan to do so immediately, but what category does this put me in. I read in other places that this makes me pre-diabetic, and my doctor has been saying that just my history makes me pre-diabetic. Please tell me what you think and what the next step should be. Thank you.
Avatar m tn m working hard to lose weight and eat healthy. Diabetes runs in my family, on both sides of my family. What else can I do to correct this? I am 42 years old. Because of this Issue, I now deal with my legs and my feet swelling. I would like to change this please help?
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with Pre Diabetes last NOV & put on Metformin twice a day. I am 37 years old 5'6 & weigh 170. I do have family history of late onset . Isn't diabetes @ 37 @ my weight unusual?
1255761 tn?1294681089 Anything from 100-125 fasting is considered pre-diabetes. So you are just over the line. I'm not sure about the A1C cutoff, but I'm sure you can google it. Being pre-diabetic is, I know, scary, but it is also a wake-up call. If you have pre-diabetes than it is an opportunity to do what you need to do to keep those numbers from progressing: Lose weight if you are overweight, exercise regularly and change your diet to a more diabetes friendly diet.
Avatar f tn 6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic, or have progressed to the most devastating mature form of the disease. Emerging evidence now clearly demonstrates that this insidious disease can be prevented and controlled with a diet naturally high in green leafy vegetables.
Avatar f tn t give you much information. You need to know if it is in the normal, pre-diabetes or diabetes range. Also fasting glucose is not the test of choice anymore for diabetes, but the A1C is, and that takes the average of blood sugars for 2-3 months, not just one point in time like a fasting glucose. I encourage you to find out you fasting results and to get an A1C and find that out as well. Never accept a doctor saying it was "fine".
85962 tn?1329981090 I agree with what the two posters above said. In addition I found it strange that with a fasting blood sugar of 150 you were told you were "borderline diabetes" (the correct term is pre-diabetic). Anything over 126 fasting is considered diabetes. You definitely need more testing. Keep up the good work on the weight control. Some people can control diabetes for awhile with just diet and exercise and weight management, but it is a progressive disease and you may need more help.