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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Sugar Levels In A Child
both of my children ages 2(girl) and 4(boy) have been hospitalized for blood sugar issues son was a 420 but a1c was a 5 daughters was a 400 then dropped to a 34 a1c is a 5.5. They average a fasting sugar of 130-160 but it is not uncommon that they will have a fasting of over 200. They have been tested and tested for diabities and test come back negative
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Hair I'm Dr.Subramanian
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus is the form which is seen in children. But before diagnosing , several other conditions have to be ruled out.
A detailed investigation is required for both of your children.
In type 1 there is no insulin produced in our body which reduces the blood sugar.
Whereas in type 2 insulin will be produced but it will be resistant or ineffective as normal.
You have not mentioned about their symptoms and the urinary investigation which is vital for me to comment about their condition now.
Evaluate them with your pediatrician.
Take care.
Welcome to HCM
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is the form which is seen in children. But before diagnosing , several other conditions have to be ruled out.
A detailed investigation is required for both of your children.
In type 1 there is no insulin produced in our body which reduces the blood sugar.
Whereas in type 2 insulin will be produced but it will be resistant or ineffective as normal.
You have not mentioned about their symptoms and the urinary investigation which is vital for me to comment about their condition now.
Evaluate them with your pediatrician.
Take care.
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