Archive for August, 2009

Could my 2 year old be showing signs of juvenile diabetes?

Heather S asked: He woke up sleepy, confused and lethargic last week. Took him to ER, tests showed blood glucose of 177 and keytones. Doctor smelled keytones in his mouth. Also, urine came back showing glucose and keytones in low amounts. After 2.5 bags of IV fluids and a trip to [...]

I am pregnant, My blood sugar is 145, is that ok?

chelsea c asked: I was feeling a little tired, dizzy, and all of a sudden my vision blurred. Someone in my family is diabetic and has a blood testing device. I checked my blood sugar and it was 145. Is that ok. I have been checked for gestational diabetes, my test came out like 108, [...]

Do i have diabetes or what?

Ö?CHÊS??? OF FL€$H & ßÖÑË$ asked: ok like a month ago, i went to the doctor to get tested for diabetes since im a little overweight and i have family history of diabetes. well like two days later and the paper was blank. they had a note saying to please come to the doctor to [...]

diabetic – boils?

PD asked: i have been a diabetic for over 30 years . i have occasionally gottens boils in only the ******* area. in the last year, the boils have become more frequent. i am 150 lbs, female, and take 15 units of “humulin n” twice a day. blood tests have been running 80-120 in [...]

Is it bad to skip meals if pre-diabetic?

KHALVE asked: In April I was tested for diabetes and was on the edge of being diabetic. Well now my symptoms are getting worse (extreme thirst, exhaustion, blurry vision, dizziness after eating carbs or sugar, feeling sick after eating). I tend to skip breakfast and eat a small lunch and large dinner. [...]

Gestational Diabetes question for a dietician or professional?

Julia asked: I am 30 wks pregnant and just got my test results from my blood glucose test. Apparently anything over 140 is high and mine was 171. The doctor said I should go in next week to the hospital for a 3 hr test. Should I get this done right [...]

Can you find out if you have diabetes from a urine test?

cowpal03 asked: i don’t want a finger *****. Caffeinated Content

No other diabetic symptoms before now but a sudden hike in BS level to 367?

Loo asked: I have never (that I know of) exhibited symptoms of diabetes. I have always eaten sweet or sugar foods in moderation without problems. The other night I felt as if I need a snack before supper and ate one of my kids little fruit cups with the diced peaches. Within a few minutes [...]

Is it right for a doctor to treat me for gestational diabetes just because I couldnt keep the drink down?

Mommy 2 Be asked: I took my one hour gb test and failed. I threw up shortly after I left the doc’s office. I went back for my 3 hour gb test but couldnt hold the drink down long enough for them to take my next blood sample. I know that this still doesnt mean [...]

How long will it take for the test results to come back?

GIG45TXFL asked: When I go to the doctor for a check up I am going to get checked to see if I’m diabetic. Is that instant or does it take time?Caffeinated Content