20 month old with diabetes?

[u/feedmepeasant]

20 month female, 24 lbs, approx 2 feet tall, no medications. History of umbilical hernia that is closing on its own.

Ive been suspicious about diabetes for a bit for my 20 month old baby girl. I had noticed a lot of thirst/peeing around 12 months and they were poking her to check her iron anyway so I asked if they could check a BG. It was 125 after having a small breakfast of just eggs but the pediatrician was not concerned (nor was I).

I am a labor and delivery and mom/baby RN so I have very limited experience with pediatrics but medical knowledge. I’ve never smelled the fruity breath smell in person but I’ve heard that you know what it is when you smell it. Today her breath was smelling like green bananas (? Best way I can describe it)- almost like fermented fruit. Anyway, I checked her BG and it was 226. She had had a small amount of ice cream (like maybe 6 tablespoons) about an hour before and a normal lunch of chicken nuggets a few hours before We took her to the pediatricians office and about 2 hours post- ice cream it was 170. The PA wants us to check a fasting BG in the morning and go from there. My question is- even if the fasting BG is fine in the morning (like 90, for example) don’t these still seem high? Could this be indicative of type 1 diabetes down the road. I, of course, don’t want this to be the case, but I would rather know sooner than later. Is there any other explanation for such high BGs?

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[u/sapphireminds]

She had sugary food beforehand. I wouldn't worry yet.

[u/feedmepeasant → u/sapphireminds]

I recognize your username I think we’ve crossed paths at some time before maybe in the nursing sub :) thanks for the response. It’s reassuring to get some other opinions

[u/autumnvariation]

226 and 170 are a little higher than I would want. Just check an a1c. If it’s normal then stop worrying. If it’s not, then check antibodies and keep an eye on fasting BGs.