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08/29/09
10:36 AM
"can symptoms start and stop before a dx? "
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ladder223
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Children's Issues
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a few months back my 3 yr old had symptoms (thirst and urination) as well as bs ranging from normal to 315. there has only been one number in the 300's - 1 hour pp typically ran from 140 - 190's. On occasion a 240 range will pop up. (yes, hands were clean and dry ) Ogg -neg/ neg antibodies/a1c 5.8. Dr's said what we were seeing was probably early onset. I monitor daily at home. 1 hour pp numbers can get into 200's (on occasion but they always go down at 2 hour mark. Urination and drinking has subsided. however, fasting numbers are rising usually being in the range of 96 - 115. Can symptoms and bs come and go ? does it sound like early onset ? Also, I have found that if I wake her in the am and test immediately, her number is ok, but if she wakes, gets dressed and moves about a bit, (still not having eaten), then I test before she eats, her number is almost always over 100. what is the truer fasting reading ? Immediately upon wake or after having been a wake for a bit
Expert Answers (1)
09/21/09
10:06 AM
During early diagnosis, or what is called the "honeymoon" phase , insulin secrection from the pancreas is erratic. Siometimes the insulin secretion keeps blood sugars in range, and sometimes not. The first blood sugar values to rise upon diagnosis would be post-prandial, or after meals levels. Once the pancreas runs out of steam, fasting levels slowly go up. Early treatment is sometimes started to keep the honeymoon phase going longer. Check with your health care team about possible treatment even in the form of diet modification and/or exercise.
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susan sloane
Accreditations: B.S.,Rph.,C.D.E.,Nutritionist
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09/17/09
09:36 PM
With readings jumping around it sounds like possibly the honeymoon phase. This is where the pancreas is trying to work but is possibly wearing out. The readins you stated do not happen to a non diabetic.
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furball64801
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