We returned from Missouri with Annie’s numbers very high, so we went to see the endocrinologist. Of course, the minute we made the appointment, her numbers went back to normal, but we went anyway.
It turns out we weren’t doing anything wrong – diet, exercise, new insulin in case it had gone bad, ketone tests -- the doctor agreed with it all. But then she figured it out: growth hormones. Annie had grown an inch in three months, and the growth hormones counteracted the insulin.
High Diabetes Numbers
Featured Health Expert
More information on "High Diabetes Numbers"
From Our Experts
EXPERT
High Blood Pressure By The Numbers
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Health Expert
Most visits to the doctor’s office include a measurement of blood pressure. But what do the blood pressure numbers really mean?Blood... Read more »
EXPERT
Dexcom, A Continuous Glucose Monitor From Integrated Diabetes...
By Ann Bartlett, Health Expert
A month ago I rented a dexcom, continuous glucose monitor from Integrated Diabetes Management. Integrated Diabetes is where I have chosen... Read more »
EXPERT
Managing Your Blood Sugar: Summer Highs and Lows
By Dr. Fran Cogen, Health Expert
It is the beginning of summer and what I am doing? Sitting on my patio typing a blog on my laptop, listening to the screaming kids in the... Read more »
EXPERT
Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
By Dr. Bill Quick, Health Expert
A newly published study, The Role of Clinical Uncertainty in Treatment Decisions for Diabetic Patients with Uncontrolled Blood Pressure,... Read more »
EXPERT
Habits for Highly Effective Diabetics
By Amy Tenderich, Health Expert
Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com. It always kind of ticks me off when people say that managing... Read more »
From Our Sources
Diabetes in Children: What parents need to know about type 1 d...
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
Diabetes
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin or to use the insulin produced in the proper way.... Read more »
Diabetes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The immediate goals are to treat diabetic ketoacidosis and high blood glucose levels. Because type 1 diabetes can start suddenly and have severe... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
