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Hello Anon
Thank you for writing.
Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed based on the results of blood tests and other criteria. These include:
Symptoms consistent with diabetes and a random blood test revealing a blood sugar level greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL* (11.1 mmol/L)
Blood sugar tests after you have not eaten for eight or more hours (called fasting blood test) revealing blood sugar levels greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) on two different days
Glucose tolerance test measuring blood sugar two hours after you consume glucose with a measurement greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher, indicating high blood sugar over the past 2-4 months
*mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter of blood, mmol/L = millimole per liter of blood
Some children may be tested for insulin levels or anti-pancreas antibodies to confirm the diagnosis.
Please see the child's doctor if you have concerns.
Susan
May 21, 2018 - 6:38pmThis Comment