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Sandy wrote:

Are children different or do my instincts tell me I'm right and he needs to be

tested for diabetes and thyroid? He has history of diabetes on his dads side.

He also 13. 5'10 and about 230 lb.. He has had a myriad of health problems

over a number of years and excersize just hasn't been able to play a part in

his life. Maybe now this year it can.

Sandy,

You know me, I'm all in favor of being proactive about your health, and that

includes the health of children. Fortunately, mine are grown and all I can do

now is plead with them to go to the doctor whenever something unusual

appears.

If it would ease your mind, then go ahead and make an appointment for your

son. His readings don't seem that unusual at all, a 108 as a morning fasting

BG is perfectly fine. As for the 146 2-1/2 hours after eating, that's not that

much of a rise, and much would depend upon what it was that he had eaten

before you did that test. If the meal consisted of a lot of protein, he may

have

delayed protein digestion just like I do. I have to dose 2-1/2 hours after any

meal where I've eaten protein because that's when my protein starts to digest.

This is called dual-wave digestion syndrome by some, and it's NOT a diabetic

problem, necessarily, and most people aren't even aware of it unless they're

testing themselves frequently.

What should be a concern would be his genetic background of diabetes and

his excessive weight and lack of exercise. Those are the real culprits, and

shouldn't be overlooked. Excessive weight is the primary reason that people

with a history of diabetes in their family develop the disease.

I'm sure you've heard all the reports in the news this year about the thousands

of children that are being diagnosed with Type II diabetes, something that

wouldn't have happened years ago. Their sedentary lifestyle and weight gain

has been found to be the cause for their developing the disease. This,

combined with the fact that he's had other medical problems may make him

more susceptible. If he were my son, for my own peace of mind, I'd have him

tested. Other than repetitively testing him and worring about him, I'd just

make

the appointment and get the test done....have the answer. This would resolve

the constant concern that you have in the back of your mind. I'm not trying to

tell you what to do, I think you should do what you think is right for him.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or opinion

only, and should not be subsituted for consultation with a medical

professional.

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