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Handhold please - dd in hospital

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Notsomerryandbright · 29/12/2021 02:10

Just posting for traffic.

Dd age 3 woke up with a bad stomach pain last night just after going to bed. It didn't ease so rang 111 and they sent us to hospital to get checked for uti etc.

Her urine test flagged up a few things, one being her sugar. Her blood sugar was 9.8, she hadn't eaten anything for about 4/5 hours at that point. So we've been kept in so they can re do in the morning.

I'm just so scared she's diabetic. She doesn't have any of the classic symptoms but I'm so worried. The Dr said it can be a stress response sometimes but they're concerned because it was also in her urine.

Just sitting here in the dark scared for my baby girl. Has anyone else had this and been OK?

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BlackeyedSusan · 29/12/2021 02:19

Oh no. How worrying. I hope it turns out ok.

RedHelenB · 29/12/2021 02:21

If it is diabetes then
it can be well managed.

Notimeforaname · 29/12/2021 02:33

Even something like the flu can raise blood sugar levels.
Try not to worry to much op. It could very well be much less than you are anticipating. She is safe. You're doing a great job Flowers

Notimeforaname · 29/12/2021 02:34

For every negative thought you have...immediately think of two positives straight after Wink

immersivereader · 29/12/2021 02:35

I have no idea about the sugar, but here to HH CakeFlowers

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Notsomerryandbright · 29/12/2021 02:36

I really hope that's what it is. She was distraught having the prick tests done.

Thank you for your kind words

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Notimeforaname · 29/12/2021 02:36

That always helps me when I cant stop worrying.

Its impossible to turn off the negative thoughts in an anxious time. But you can balance it with some positives Flowers

Notimeforaname · 29/12/2021 02:41

She's safe, she's warm, she's got her mum right there Smile and a whole team of medical staff all around her. She's in the best place and you got her there.
Try to be calm for her. And trust the medical team.Smile
Is there any chance of you getting some sleep tonight or are you contorted on a weird hospital chair? Have you got all you need ? A drink . A biscuit perhaps?

luminosity · 29/12/2021 02:41

Hi Notso,

I was in hospital with my son a year ago who did get diagnosed with diabetes. It was emotional and challenging. There was a lot of information to take in too. A year on, it’s much better and doesn’t feel overwhelming. He’s doing great. My advice would be to take this slowly. Try to get some sleep. Everything is harder when you’re tired.

misssunshine4040 · 29/12/2021 02:44

How worrying for you. So difficult but try and rest your mind if you can and calm the anxious thoughts.
Things will be clearer in the morning, have a hug and a hand hold

LostInTheColonies · 29/12/2021 02:45

DD (12) has T1 diabetes. Tech is changing all the time & there are great ways to help manage it. I won't sugar-coat it - it's hard work but you get into the swing of things. Things she can't do? Em... trying to think of some. Extra planning involved, but always possible.

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Notsomerryandbright · 29/12/2021 02:50

I'm lying down on a little bed they've kindly set up for me.

The doctor wants to have a proper feel of her tummy because dd was too upset to cooperate earlier so just waiting for her to pop back and shes gonna try while dd sleeps. Then it'll be the blood prick test again in the morning.

I do feel lucky to have all these people here to help if it is, I just never expected this when we came up. I thought it'd be a quick dipstick, here's your antibiotics and see you later kinda thing

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Notsomerryandbright · 29/12/2021 02:54

The nurse did immediately follow up with a ketone blood prick test and that was 0.1. So just reading about those now - it sounds like that's well within normal range

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misssunshine4040 · 29/12/2021 02:56

That's great, hopefully by the time she wakes in the morning she will be feeling better and all levels back to normal.
It's scary when they have to be admitted as it makes everything feel like a crisis and you have no control but fingers crossed they are just being cautious and you can both get back home tomorrow

Rainbowqueeen · 29/12/2021 03:10

Handholding here too.
It soubrette like things are on the improve which is great. Try and get some rest.

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Notsomerryandbright · 29/12/2021 03:52

Dd just had another episode of pain, the Dr popped back and said her tummy is very tense so is getting a colleague to feel soon. This is awful seeing her in pain

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Haggisfish3 · 29/12/2021 03:57

Oh I’m so sorry. It is utterly horrible. Glad the drs are doing rounds and checking in her lots.

TheStickMan · 29/12/2021 03:57

How awful for you and DD. I hope you get some answers in the morning and it's nothing to worry about and you can both go home!

SimpsonsXmasBoogie · 29/12/2021 03:58

I've had a very similar situation where I took my DD in because of a suspected UTI and they ended up checking for diabetes. Turned out it was just her body's stress response to the infection.

Hoping for good news for you OP

Randomness12 · 29/12/2021 04:03

No advice, but just offering a handhold. I agree with the PP about trying to get some sleep, everything feels worse when you are tired.

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Notsomerryandbright · 29/12/2021 04:09

That's reassuring @SimpsonsXmasBoogie, thank you for sharing.

I'm a bad sleeper at the best of times so I've got no chance tonight

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Notsomerryandbright · 29/12/2021 04:15

I'm also terrible at hospital etiquette. Dr left the door open, do I leave it? I've got no idea.
I saw another mum who had her Pj's on before, I can only aspire to that level of organisation.

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EmmaGrundyForPM · 29/12/2021 04:21

Have the doctors given any idea of what they think it is? My DS used to have chronic constipation at that age, thankfully never hospitalised but came close on a couple of occasions.

As others have said, she is in the best place and hopefully will be diagnosed and treated shortly. I know it's hard, but try to get some sleep.

AtleastitsnotMonday · 29/12/2021 04:31

Ketones under 0.6 is fine.
If you want to shut the door just check with a nurse. Sometimes they ask for it to be left open so they can keep an eye but not always!

Rowgtfc72 · 29/12/2021 04:39

Just off to work but couldn't read and run. Exh was t1 diabetic. Illness definitely raised his blood sugars. I assumed it was the same for non diabetics too.
You're in the right place. Just ask the nurse about shutting the door.