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Message: <blockquote data-quote="diabetesmum" data-source="post: 114467" data-attributes="member: 6577">Hi Sarah,As I understand it, the beta cells (that produce insulin) in the pancreas usually die off gradually over a long period of time (months or even longer). During this time I imagine that insulin production can be erratic  which is why your son's blood glucose is sometimes high and sometimes not. I would say, though, that I don't think a reading of 17 is likely in someone with a fully functioning pancreas.My younger daughter (now 8) was diagnosed at two and a half. Her symptoms were as you have described for your son, plus really bad constipation, caused by the dehydration effects of high BG's.What you need to be very careful about is ketoacidosis. In very young children it can be very dangerous. They can go from being well to critically ill in a matter of hours. I would suggest you get some ketostix if your hubby doesn't already have some and test little one's wee regularly. If he shows more than a trace and especially if his BG is up, get medical help immediately.I hope this helps. What treatment has the hospital advised?Best wishesSue</blockquote>

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