high levels of glucose in urine

[kellyat11]

hi, my 6 year old daughter had a UTI and when her urine was dipped, she had blood, nitrates etc (explains the UTI) and high 3+++ glucose.  a finger ***** test was done this was 7.8 and then a fasting glucose test which was normal.  at this point she was under her Gp.  one week later she passed out and as we were worried we took her to the A and E.  here they decided that the fainting was due to being overtired and a little under the weather, but they did find out that although the UTI had cleared she still has high levels of glucose, Lucocytes and a trace of keotones.  She has had lots of blood taken for analizing and we await the results.  We have been given urine sticks to dip her urine daily and record what we find and are to go back to the hospital in 14 days?  I am quite concerned, my daughter drinks alot, is really tired, wee's alot and wets the bed most nights at least once if not twice and is eating as if theres no tomorrow altough she is quite slender and has always eaten erraticaly before! Any thoughts?

[JDRF-VOL-RL]

Hello, Kelly.  Your daughter has many classic symptoms of diabetes.  Wetting the bed and drinking a lot are two big ones.  A UTI is often a symptom as well, as is being tired and fainting.  She's eating more because her body isn't getting the nutrients it's needs, so it's telling her to eat more food.  That's causing her blood sugars to rise, which makes everything else worse.  I'm sorry to say it, but it's extremely likely that she has diabetes.  I wouldn't wait for any more tests, I'd get her back to the doctor so they can send you to an endocrinologist.  Good luck.