I have a 3 year old son showing signs of diabetes, excessive thirstyness, tired all the time and constant hunger. I myself am hypoglycemic and I had gestational diabetes while pregnate. My father has type 2 and my maternal grand mother also has type 2. I checked his glucose level at home after daycare and it was 126 and 2hours after dinner it was 111. I have been told for his age the average is 70-110. Do you think I should have him tested by the doctor for diabetes?
2007-06-01 05:31:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
i would go and take him to the doctor if it runs i your family. i would be safe than sorry. i got diabetes when i was 7 the sooner you know the better.
2007-06-01 06:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 15:58:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although you had gestational diabetes it has not been conclusively shown that this increases the likelihood of your child developing diabetes. The weight of the evidence suggests that your child's risk of diabetes is not greater simply because you had gestational diabetes. Your father and grandmother have type 2 diabetes and that does not increase the risk that your 3 year old might develop type 1 diabetes. It is true that the classic presentation of diabetes is increased thirst, urination, and hunger but most diabetics do not present in this fashion. In addition there are many other possible reasons for these symptoms in your son. A random glucose of 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L in International Units) is normal. A glucose of 111 (6.2) 2 hours after eating is normal. This is strong evidence that your child does not have diabetes. Since you have access to a glucometer check your son's fasting glucose on 3 occasions. If all 3 are less than 100 (5.6) then he does not have diabetes and there is no need to see the doctor for additional testing. If 2 of the fasting glucose readings are above 100 (5.6) or if 1 of the fasting glucose readings is above 110 (6.2) then you should take these readings to the physician. Please DO NOT test for 'sugar' in the urine. There is NO good correlation between the amount of glucose in the blood and the amount of sugar in the urine. The practice of testing urine for sugar is hopelessly out of date. Indeed - this practice was banned when I was an Intern in 1980. It does not sound as if your son has diabetes but obviously something is causing these symptoms. So even if the additional fasting glucose readings are all normal you should take your son to the doctor to find out what is causing these symptoms. I wish you the very best of health and may God bless.
2007-06-01 11:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 10:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most children and adolescents diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese, insulin resistant, and have a family history of type 2 diabetes.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Diabetes Association have developed the following testing criteria and diabetes risk factors that health care providers can use to help identify type 2 diabetes in children before the onset of complications.
Testing Criteria
Overweight or at risk for overweight, defined as BMI > 85th percentile for age and sex; weight for height >85th percentile; or weight >120 percent of ideal for height
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Any two of the following risk factors:
Family history of type 2 diabetes in first- or second-degree relative
American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, or Pacific Islander heritage
Signs of insulin resistance or conditions associated with insulin resistance (acanthosis nigricans, hypertension, dyslipidemia, polycystic ovarian syndrome) .
If he falls into any of these categories, you should ask your ped to test him asap. Good luck!
2007-06-01 05:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by AMBER D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he has diabetes, but something else might be going on. Maybe a food allergy or food absorption problem? Absolutely bring the little guy to the doc.
2007-06-02 06:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by rsthrtd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the blood sugar readings? No.
However, he should be seen if he is excessively hungry, thirsty and tired.
If you are worried about the sugar, using a urinalysis test strip for glucose would do you better. If you try to find high blood sugar by using a glucometer, your timing has to be perfect. If your son has had high blood sugar at any time since he went to the bathroom last, glucose will still be detectable in the urine the next time he goes to the bathroom.
2007-06-01 05:47:50 · answer #8 · answered by Pahd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would be smart to get it checked out by a doctor.
if it runs in your family, it is very likely!
if he is a diabetic, the longer he goes untreated, the more dismal the outcome will be.
for his sake, i am hoping you are wrong!
2007-06-01 11:04:32 · answer #9 · answered by kells 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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