Could my daughter have it?

Sloaner92 · May 1, 2016

I have Type 2 and for a while I have thought my three year out might be diabetic due to her constantly being thirsty, always needing the toilet, looking really thin and pale etc. I decided to test her blood sugar (don't worry, she said she wanted to) and it was 7.1 after her dinner. Is this high? Or am I just overthinking?
Thanks

azure · May 1, 2016

If you're at all worried, take her to the doctor. It's always best to,check, especially with a young child.

Has she actually lost weight?

catapillar · May 1, 2016

How long after dinner were you testing? I think 7.1 after eating isn't high at all, it's normal. But my reference point are adults.

If you are worried, take her for a check up with your GP - especially if she's looking run down etc, it could be a UTI possibly? So maybe take a urine sample.

MasterDoctor · May 1, 2016

catapillar said:
How long after dinner were you testing? I think 7.1 after eating isn't high at all, it's normal. But my reference point are adults.

If you are worried, take her for a check up with your GP - especially if she's looking run down etc, it could be a UTI possibly? So maybe take a urine sample.

Well, out of interest I checked my friend and they were about that after eating so I think it might be ok.

Robbity · May 5, 2016

Recommended glucose levels for both diabetic and non diabetics can be found on our main diabetes.co.uk site, here: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html
But if you have any concerns, you should definitely be contacting your GP to check out your daughter. We can only offer suggestions, but not diagnose.

Robbity

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