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How do you test a child for diabetes?
There is not reason to test a well baby for diabetes.
Insulin Reaction?
I need more information. Is the stiffening when the blood sugar is low? Or is it all over all the time? If the latter is true, she could have another disease. Lantus Insulin is READ MORE
I need more information. Is the stiffening when the blood sugar is low? Or is it all over all the time? If the latter is true, she could have another disease. Lantus Insulin is bad about producing hypoglycemia, particularly at night, and a child could have a seizure or "stiffen." She needs to wear a continuous Glucose monitor until you can determine if it correlates with the blood sugar.
What causes high blood sugar in young children?
Diabetes type one and erratic control of the diabetes. Wearing a continuous Glucose monitor can give you a profile and see if the highs are with meals and they may need more READ MORE
Diabetes type one and erratic control of the diabetes. Wearing a continuous Glucose monitor can give you a profile and see if the highs are with meals and they may need more insulin. And of course it depends on what you mean by high blood sugar. Fasting below 126 can be okay. Blood sugar up to 150 after sweets is normal also.
Will insulin be difficult to get during the coronavirus?
Not in the USA and the European "first-world countries." We have plenty. We can manufacture it. Third-world countries don't have it. China only has insulin for the upper party READ MORE
Not in the USA and the European "first-world countries." We have plenty. We can manufacture it. Third-world countries don't have it. China only has insulin for the upper party people. Majority of China has no insulin. WE GOT IT in USA. Canada has it. Don't need to get the newer expensive insulins. NPH and REgular are $25 a vial and are still great insulins. You can buy them over the counter without a prescription.
How young can a child get diabetes?
Rarely, an infant can get diabetes. Diabetes is most commonly manifested with "growth spurts" like at 6 years old and twelve years old. So, 11, 12, 13, and 14 are very common times READ MORE
Rarely, an infant can get diabetes. Diabetes is most commonly manifested with "growth spurts" like at 6 years old and twelve years old. So, 11, 12, 13, and 14 are very common times for diabetes to become manifest. Usually weight loss at that age is the common manifestation of diabetes. That with increased thirst and urination (not the weigh gain).
What are the warning signs my son's blood sugars are too low?
At age 12 or younger, sometimes they get sleepy. Particularly the younger ones. Age twelve usually have the adrenaline response or shaky, sweaty, tremor, and hunger feelings. Of READ MORE
At age 12 or younger, sometimes they get sleepy. Particularly the younger ones. Age twelve usually have the adrenaline response or shaky, sweaty, tremor, and hunger feelings. Of course, it is slowly going down it affects judgement and the brain. Seizures are fairly common in kids with low blood sugars. If that occurs, you need to know if they are epileptic or are they just having low blood sugars. They play hard and the adrenaline in high when they relax the adrenaline is lower and the blood glucose may drop. 12 is a difficult age. Younger sleepiness and older typical hunger and shakiness.
Diabetes blood test different meter answers?
Meters can vary by about 15% sometimes. Depends on the accuracy of your meter. Those are all within the below 126 range which is the Fasting blood sugar used to define diabetes READ MORE
Meters can vary by about 15% sometimes. Depends on the accuracy of your meter. Those are all within the below 126 range which is the Fasting blood sugar used to define diabetes mellitus You action would be the same for all of those numbers. that is if you are are already diagnosed and on insulin your dose should be the same.
Does your emotions affect your blood sugar?
Most people think they do. Stress produces more adrenaline which increases the blood glucose levels.
What does this rash (On back of neck) mean?
It appears to be acanthosis Nigricans which is genetically linked to type two diabetes. Do blood sugar A1C visit physician about early diabetes.
Is a glucose meter bought from a chemist accurate? Will intermittent fasting help bring down my HbA1C level?
Yes you can monitor the BS levels most meter are fairly accurate. You do not need to do daily sugars perhaps on fast and one before dinner once a month insurance will not pay READ MORE
Yes you can monitor the BS levels most meter are fairly accurate. You do not need to do daily sugars perhaps on fast and one before dinner once a month
insurance will not pay for the meter or strips unless your doctor give you the diabetic diagnosis meters and strips can be cheap on line.
I do see more auto immune diseases combined. I really think it is not necessary to do self monitoring. Yearly Chemistry profiles when you have your thyroid checked.
insurance will not pay for the meter or strips unless your doctor give you the diabetic diagnosis meters and strips can be cheap on line.
I do see more auto immune diseases combined. I really think it is not necessary to do self monitoring. Yearly Chemistry profiles when you have your thyroid checked.
How do you know if a child's blood sugar is low?
Is he going to sleep while playing? That is common in children. Check his blood sugar.
What are the common symptoms of people with undiagnosed diabetes?
Unexplained weight loss, Increased thirst, increased urination, frequent urination at night. In women, vaginal yeast infections (can also occur in male genitals), itching skin, READ MORE
Unexplained weight loss, Increased thirst, increased urination, frequent urination at night. In women, vaginal yeast infections (can also occur in male genitals), itching skin, fatigue. The weight loss can occur even if there is increased appetite because the body is not metabolizing carbs.
Foot problem?
GO TO THE ER. Sounds like cellulitis. With neuropathy, you often do not feel problem until advanced. Catch it as soon as possible. (If you are familiar with doctor, she or he could READ MORE
GO TO THE ER. Sounds like cellulitis. With neuropathy, you often do not feel problem until advanced. Catch it as soon as possible. (If you are familiar with doctor, she or he could prescribe antibiotic by phone.) I would rather it be looked at. You may have stepped on a needle and don't feel it or a trauma there may be a callous or an ulcer. See someone within 12 hours.
Can you take insulin without needles?
A few years ago there was an inhaled insulin. I am not certain if it is still available It was not satisfactory a nuisance. Insulin has very tiny needles and is very easy READ MORE
A few years ago there was an inhaled insulin. I am not certain if it is still available It was not satisfactory a nuisance. Insulin has very tiny needles and is very easy to take. GET IT if your doctor recommends. I was never impressed that the inhaled insulin was controlling well enough
Does diabetes get worse with age?
Yes, but with attention and great care, you can avoid most of the major complications.
