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Could Blood Sugar Being 63 With Large Ketones Present In Blood Of A Child Mean Diabetes?

My grandson age 6 complained of a headache yesterday stomach cramps & started vomiting. This morning he woke up shaking. My daughter checked his sugar & he was 63. Her 4 yr old was dignoised with type 1 @ 6 months of age. The 4 yr old is on an insulin pump. My daughter took him to the ER. Blood work normal A1C normal but had large keatones present. Does this mean he is diabetic also??? He will see his dr on monday. I am so upset over this. I have 2 daughters & they each have a child type 1. We have checked family history & no one has this horriable diease. Im so sorry, will wait till monday when we see the dr. I didnt relize I had to pay. Happy Easter to you & yours.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. Wishing you a Happy Easter. Blood sugar below 40 mg/dl indicates hypoglycemia that is low blood sugar although less than 70 mg/dl is considered by some standards as the cutoff. If symptoms are are present, I will consider even 63 as hypoglycemic.

Symptoms to look out for are:
* Shakiness
* Nervousness or anxiety
* Sweating, chills and clamminess
* Irritability or impatience
* Confusion, including delirium
* Rapid/fast heartbeat
* Lightheadedness or dizziness
* Hunger and nausea
* Sleepiness
* Blurred/impaired vision
* Tingling or numbness in the lips or tongue
* Headaches
* Weakness or fatigue
* Anger, stubbornness, or sadness
* Lack of coordination
* Nightmares or crying out during sleep
* Seizures
* Unconsciousness

Hypglycemia can occur in a child with diabetes type 1 on insulin and you should be aware of the symptoms and need to intervene immediately in case you see the symptoms.

In case of hypoglycemia you need to take 15-20 grams of glucose or simple carbohydrates like sugar immediately and recheck the blood glucose after 15 minutes.
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Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.
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Could Blood Sugar Being 63 With Large Ketones Present In Blood Of A Child Mean Diabetes?

Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. Wishing you a Happy Easter. Blood sugar below 40 mg/dl indicates hypoglycemia that is low blood sugar although less than 70 mg/dl is considered by some standards as the cutoff. If symptoms are are present, I will consider even 63 as hypoglycemic. Symptoms to look out for are: * Shakiness * Nervousness or anxiety * Sweating, chills and clamminess * Irritability or impatience * Confusion, including delirium * Rapid/fast heartbeat * Lightheadedness or dizziness * Hunger and nausea * Sleepiness * Blurred/impaired vision * Tingling or numbness in the lips or tongue * Headaches * Weakness or fatigue * Anger, stubbornness, or sadness * Lack of coordination * Nightmares or crying out during sleep * Seizures * Unconsciousness Hypglycemia can occur in a child with diabetes type 1 on insulin and you should be aware of the symptoms and need to intervene immediately in case you see the symptoms. In case of hypoglycemia you need to take 15-20 grams of glucose or simple carbohydrates like sugar immediately and recheck the blood glucose after 15 minutes. . Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.