Patient's question:
I am a male who has been married for one year and my wife is pregnant. When my wife was 7 months pregnant, I experienced dry mouth and fatigue. I went to the hospital for treatment and found that my urine contained ketones. The doctor recommended insulin treatment to adjust my blood sugar. The hospital adjusted my blood sugar for 7 days, and it stabilized. The doctor then prescribed medication and suggested that I could stop taking it if I lost weight and controlled my diet. I have been in good health in the past, but my mother has diabetes. Now my child is one month old. I would like to ask how to check if my child has diabetes.Doctor's answer:
First, you need to determine whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.Medical Advice: Considering the age at which you developed the condition, you likely have Type 2 diabetes.
Generally, diabetes requires lifelong medication, and it is important to prevent complications from diabetes.
As for your child, there is no need to check their blood sugar for now. If you wish to do so, it is recommended to wait until the baby is around one year old before testing.