09-16-2009, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sexysmurf  210 is HIGH.
I would get a second opinion...seriously | Yes, 210 is high. However, there are more factors that have to be taken into consideration. What had the child had to eat and when? Everyone's sugar level can be high depending on what they ate and when. A fasting blood sugar would be most accurate.
The most common symptom that I've seen in children is drastic weight loss. I've seen children that have lost 15-25 lbs in less than a month. Although, I can't imagine why a parent wouldn't take a child to the doctor when they're losing weight that rapidly. |