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writes:My mum is dibetic, and i had symtoms of diabities, dizziness,blurred vision,thirsty all the time and going to the loo alot a feel like am gonna faint all the time. so i used my mams one touch to take my blood sugar levels and it came back as just one diget 3 is that normal..what is your blood suger ment to be? i am 13. Reply to this Question
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (7 May 2009):
 As the other people have advised, it is very important you go to your doctor right away for a simple urine test. Diabetic meters are usually accurate - they have to be, they save lives!
It is a very simple procedure to be tested for diabetes and because of your medical history and recent readings with your mothers meter then it is important you are checked out. If the urine test (which looks for sugars in your wee) comes back positive the GP would usually do a blood test to confirm the diagnosis and then refer you onto outpatients for education/ monitoring.
If diabetes is not the problem, then I suggest you are checked for insulin resistance via a blood test. Many people who go on to have diabetes in later life start out with insulin resistance before getting type 2 diabetes when the pancreas stops working properly. You can see a GP without your mothers consent if you wish and the consultation would be confidential. However, I advise you to tell her as she can help you with the diabetic education and diet if necessary. There are also diabetes testing kits available at many high st chemists like BOOTs but these maybe too expensive for you and your best bet is to see a GP.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2009): Probably, if you eat a lot of sugar, you may have develloped type 2 diabetes.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionif i ring that number wont they want to speak to my mam or tell me to come through there is nobody in my house.
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (7 May 2009):
Oh in fact here is what you can do:
Call NHS direct or go on their website.
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
08 45 46 47
The number looks too short but it does work.
They can tell you if you need to go to the doc to get checked out.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (7 May 2009):
I thought you didn't... oh well.
They are changing so fast because you are diabetic.
Your gran is talking crap. Talk to your mum.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionyou have to be over 16 to go by your self yes i did she said its just a mastake. i have just took it its 12.5 why are they changing so fast?
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reader, Harry Castle +, writes (7 May 2009):
 PLEASE go and be checked properly. The inconsistency of your readings is worrying.
If you are really OK, then no harm will be done by seeing your GP for confirmation: he truly won't mind seeing you even if all is well, and if there is a problem, catching it early will save you from all sorts of diabetic complictions, not the least of which is loss of sight.
You wrote about all the classic symptoms of diabetes:-
"dizziness,blurred vision,thirsty all the time and going to the loo alot a feel like am gonna faint all the time"
which clearly is not just a bug.
I repeat - GO TO YOUR GP, AND GO TODAY.
Harry.
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (7 May 2009):
Did you tell her it was 19 last time?
You need to go and get checked by a doctor.
You are in the UK so I am pretty sure you can call up and make your own appointment.
Do it!
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questioni told my gran and she said take it again and it was 4 and she said its normal you must be getting a bug.
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reader, Honeygirl  +, writes (7 May 2009):
 Sweetie, no a reading so high is not normal. You need to tell your mom what your symptoms are, the dizziness, thirsty all the time, going to the loo all the time, and I suspect that you have also lot quite a lot of weight. You urgently need to go to your doctor for testing.
My Son lost lots of weight and was drinking gallons of water and spending all his time in the loo! I took him for a check-up and the dr found that his sugar level was at 22 - he was hospitalised for 5 days until they could stabilise his blood sugar. Now he takes insulin and eats very healthily!
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (7 May 2009):
You need to just tell her. You tested your blood sugar on her machine and it was dangerously low then dangerously high.
Tell her you think that you might be diabetic and would like to go to the doctor about it.
If it is the genetic nasty kind of diabetes and it goes unchecked then you could be doing serious damage to your body. You could even fall into a coma if your blood sugar gets too low / high and that is REALLY bad.
It's not like you are telling her that you are pregnant or on drugs. Just say that you think you have symptoms of diabetes and want to go to the doctor.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, Harry Castle +, writes (7 May 2009):
I am diabetic, and urge you to get checked as soon as possible.
Your reading of Blood Sugar Level should be between 4 and 7 mmol/litre. That figure of 19.5 is a cause for immediate concern.
Keep off the chocolate and go to your GP as soon as possible, taking a urine sample.
Your mum will not worry about your using her test meter, but she WILL worry about that reading.
Go today, and tell me tomorrow how you got on.
Harry.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionhow did you no your son was dibetic
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionanoo but what should i say to my mam she dose not no i used her one touch i am tring to express how i am feeling as i am off school because my mam thinks i am coming down with something i have just took it again and it says 19.5 i had a bar of chocolate is this normal
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reader, Honeygirl +, writes (7 May 2009):
Sweetie, your blood sugar reading should be around 4.5 however I would suggest that you go to your doctor right away for a check up. My son is diabetic and he had similar symptoms to you.
Mail me if you want to chat further.
Honeygirl
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