She is always thirsty and drinks lots of water.She finally quit wetting the bed about 6 months ago.Her father and his mother both have diabetes.Could this mean she does too?
2007-07-30 07:40:49 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Its a possibility. Please make an appointment with the doctor right away. I hope everything is okay.
2007-07-30 07:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-19 00:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Priscilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does this mean you have diabetes and your husband or is she an adopted daughter? I am very surprised they haven't checked her before now for diabetes considering both parents have it her chances of getting it would be high.
I would get her into to see the doctor as soon as possible. They will do a blood glucose test and blood work.
Diabetes is not something to fool around with. 188 is still on the lower end of the high, but still can be dnagerous if left on it's own. Best times to check her for highs and lows are early morning before breakfast- about 30 minutes after she eats- late at night. Childrens blood sugars run diffrently that ours and can sometimes run higher than adults or lower.
What can happen if she continues to have highs and lows is she can hit a very low during the night and go into what they call a Diabetic coma or get too high and go into shock.
She needs to be checked regularly- be seen by a Diabetic doctor- be on a special diet and insulin- have her blood sugars checked several times a day- etc if she does have diabetes.
It sounds very likely that she does expecially with the thrist and drinking so much. That is a huge sign. Hang in there.
Get her to the doctor asap and tell them how critical it is and if they can get her in same day or next day.
2007-07-30 12:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine why you yourself don't know the answer to this question. Obviously, with her father having it,you must know something about diabetes. Just the fact that you have the machine and took it tells me you must have reasons to believe that she might. All her symptoms are ther staring you in the face. Why haven't you called her doctor instead of relying on the best well intentioned lay person to give you the answer. everyone may mean well but you need to take her to the Doctor at once. I have been a diabetic for 30 years and anyone with the slightest knowledge of Diabetes could tell you a 188 reading is not good. Especially in a child.
2007-08-02 10:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by bitsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably has type 1 diabetes, you should make an appointment with a pediatric endocrinologist to take some blood work to confirm or deny.
If she does have type 1, it is better to find out now so you can get her on the right meds and nutritional diet to keep her healthy. Diabetes causes so many problems especially when allowed to run free. Have her eyes checked every 6 months, and monitor her sugar. Also watch what she has before bed and how many sugary drinks she consumes
2007-07-30 08:59:56 · answer #5 · answered by jbird111087 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she hasn't already been diagnosed and has that high of a blood sugar there is a definite possiblity that should could also have the disease. The thirst and bed wetting along with family issues are definite signs that she could have diabetes. The best thing you can do for her is get her checked out by your doctor, there are tests they can do very easily to find out what is going on with her. If its not diabetes it could still be serious and would need taken care of ASAP.
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2016-05-20 04:35:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crystal, The blood glucose/sugar level that you present, is within normal limits. The normal glucose levels for people without diabetes are - Before breakfast; 70-110. Before lunch, supper, and bedtime snack; 70-120. One hour after meals; 140 or less. Two hours after meals; 120 or less. However, your reason for testing the level of a 13 year old are not stated. If she is diabetic, it would be normal to have guidelines to which you may refer. You should refer your questions to your doctor if there is any matter to which you require guidance. ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. - MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED. It is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure. Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms. The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Hope this helps matador 89
2016-03-14 21:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you tested before breakfast that is similar to a fasting blood sugar test.
A fasting blood sugar test measures the amount of sugar in your blood after you fast for at least eight hours or overnight.
What's normal?
A normal fasting blood sugar result is lower than 100 milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood (mg/dL).
What level suggests prediabetes?
If your fasting blood sugar level is 100 mg/dL to 125 mg/dL, you have impaired fasting glucose — commonly known as prediabetes. To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor may repeat the fasting blood sugar test several days to a week later.
What level suggests type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
A fasting blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL or higher is consistent with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes when accompanied by classic signs and symptoms of diabetes — increased thirst or hunger, frequent urination, weight loss or blurred vision.
To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor may repeat the fasting blood sugar test on another day. If your test results are 126 mg/dL or higher twice in a row after at least eight hours of fasting, you may have diabetes.
If your blood sugar level is higher than 200 mg/dL and you have signs or symptoms of diabetes, you may be diagnosed with diabetes without a second test for confirmation.
Since you daughter is so close to 200 I would make a doctor's appointment immediately. Good luck.
2007-07-30 07:54:58 · answer #9 · answered by brotherlove@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call her doctor if she cant be seen today then take her to the ER. being thirsty all the time and constant urination are both signs of diabetes and that is a very high reading for a 5 year old but then again had she already eaten.... I thinks its best for her to be seen ASAP.
2007-07-30 07:46:40 · answer #10 · answered by velia05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to get her to the doctor for a check up.
fasting blood sugar is below 100, between 70-90 90 being good, 106 high and borderline.
you need to get her on a nutrition program and see a diabetic specialist and have blood test run asap.
good luck, stay calm,, and she will be fine.
take care of your baby.
2007-07-30 07:44:41 · answer #11 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋