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Can a 3yr old be diabetic with a low blood sugar or does it have to be high?

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High blood sugar: A 3 year old diabetic, untreated, would have high blood sugar.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Screening: There may be episodes of hypoglycemia, but screening tests are used to define whether overall the blood sugar level is elevated and whether there is insulin resistance.

Answered 1/31/2020

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