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4 Year Old with Freguent Urinary Accidents and Other Symptoms
I'd take him to the doctor to have him tested for diabetes. ... How Do You Know If You Should Have Your Child Tested for Diabetes? ...
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- I'd take him to the doctor to have him tested for diabetes. Diabetes is too serious an illness to wait out and see. At least if he checks out fine for that, there ar...
- I advise getting into see his doctor immediately. Is there a family member nearby who has a glucose monitor? If so and you can't get into pediatrician today, see if ...
- I would take him to the DR Asap. All those symptoms are associated with diabetes, and since you said it runs in the family that could be what it is. Good luck!
Diabetes
My ex-sis-in-law had childhood diabetes and they had told her she would probably never have a health, well baby. Since she knew this as a child herself, ...
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- I am sorry for your losses, My sister has lost two children also. Have you tried Byetta, and I hope you get the awnsers you are looking for.
- D., are you type 2 or was it childhood diabetes? I have type 2 and have diet-controlled it for 7 years now. I watch every bite I take and it's not always easy, but I h...
- Bless your heart! www.mercola.com has some great information on controlling diabetes. It's free :)
Type 1 Diabetes
Does anyone who has personally dealt with a child having Type 1 Diabetes have any advice or suggestions? Are there any resources you would suggest we take ...
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- My son was diagnosed this past April. You are in great hands with Children's endocrinology doctors and diabetes specialists. My son is in elementary school, so I sus...
- I have a very dear friend whose 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes this past summer. It is hard on her emotionally and physically. When going out ...
- My heart goes out to your daughter but diabetes doesn't have to be a burden. I am also an insulin dependant diabetic and am now on the insulin pump. This may my life...
Diabetes?
It's a really good idea for you to have your child checked for diabetes especially if it runs in your husband's family or yours. But don't worry yourself to ...
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- I understand your concerns, my brother was diagnosed with diabetes at age 3, so everytime my son wants an extra glass of water I start to worry. My mom said my brothe...
- I would definetly make an earlier appointment. Diabetes is nothing to fool around with, and excess thirst is definetly a sign. To me the risk of diabetic coma or shock...
- If there is any communication barrier with your doctor, then I would find a new doctor. If you are not comfortable with the answer, I would ask again and then get...
4 Year Old with Diabetes
I also have a 4 year old son with diabetes. He was diagnosed in April. .... The volunteer lives in the area and generally has a child diagnosed around the ...
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- First let me say I am sorry to hear that about your 4 yr old. I am 31 and have diabetes and couldn't imagine having it at 4. My daughter is 4. I have to take insulin a...
- Hi R., He will get through this! Kids are better with lifestyle change than adults are. As far as the blood testing, it is very simple. The tool that you have to test...
- Hi R., You've recieved a lot of good responses. I'm a teacher and had a little boy diagnosed 2 yrs ago when I was teaching preschool. He was 4 at the time. Life cha...
Bipolar Child Meds Question
It is a real medical condition not something your child is doing. It's as real as diabetes and if your child needed insulin I'm sure you wouldn't hesitate ...
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- There are a couple of ideas in this article. It would certainly be worth trying (eliminating wheat and/or milk) to see if that makes a difference, or giving methionine...
- Hi, you might want to take a look at www.sharethecause.com/hastily/Unseen-Killers This a clip about toxins that burden the body and some thought is that this mi...
- I would love to talk to you. Send me an e-mail at ____@____.com. I can send you a link to an audio by a renowned doctor. Thank you.
Failed My Gestational Diabetes Test
I had gestational diabetes with my second child only. If you look into it and read about gestational diabetes, you will see that it is not the end of the ...
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- Don't worry yet, wait until after the 3 hour test to see what happens, maybe you ate something that was a little higher in sugar at that time, I went thru the same thi...
- Don't stress out about it just yet!! I am pregnant with my 4th child and this pregnancy I also failed my first test. After 4 hours at lab corp my tests came out nega...
- Hi V. There is a wonderful book called Empowering Your Health by Dr.Asa Andrews If you can buy it I encourage you to do so.I got it from Amazon and it changed my lif...
Question on Type 1 Diabetes
I was just wondering how type 1 diabetes in a child is diagnosed? I'm questioning whether or not my son may have it. Symptoms are thirsty all the time , ...
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- K., My oldest son was diagnosed when he was 6. (He is 13 now.) It sounds like your son has all the classic symptoms - however, since you checked his blood sugar a...
- If you think it is a possibility (and it sounds like he has many of the signs) I would recommend taking him to the doctor as soon as possible to have him looked at. I...
- I agree that you should get him to the doctor. The test that can tell sugars over time is called an HbA1c. I also agree that 97 is normal so I doubt it is diabetes, ...
Gestational Diabetes
I am 31 weeks with my 4th child. I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes and have to check my blood sugars 6 times a day. ...
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- Had GD myself. I don't like fish either. I ate a ton of chicken! You can put it on the grill and instead of using bbq sauce, use a rub. If you want hamburgers cut it...
- I had GD with my third, and I would agree with the others, a nutritionist is your best bet. My doctors referred me to the diabetes center at the hospital that I delive...
- I would highly recommend setting up a meeting with a nutritionist to get you through the last 9 weeks w/this. It was more helpful to get meal options etc. from the nut...
Advice for Controlling Gestational Diabetes
Hello all, 39 years old; 8 weeks pregnant with my 3rd (and final) child. I was tested for gestational diabetes with both of my previous pregnancies of ...
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- Hi D., Stay away from sugar! If you crave something sweet, eat fruit. I ate tons of cantelope, both my first and second pregnancies. I am eating all different types o...
- Hi D., I had gd with my second and now with my 3rd, I am watching everything I eat. That is the only way to do it. Cut out carbs and eat lots of protein. Exercise ...
- The only thing I can suggest is your diet. Cut back on the carbs and sugar. I had gestational diabetes in the las trimester of my 2nd and last pregnancy. I did foll...
