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Getting your other children tested

Have any of you gotten your other children tested just because? I have had growing suspicions lately about our 9 month old. And I have been checking her BG on occasion here at home. Most of the time she is in a normal range but somtimes I get a number that is a little higher. No where near as high as my 2 year old was, but still it makes me wonder if the process is starting in her. I was wondering if getting her tested for the autoantibodies would just help put my mind at ease (or prepare us for another child with diabetes). She doens't mind me checking her so I will probably do a few more checks before her 9 month checkup on Monday and talk about it with her Peds doc. I really hope it is just me being neurotic. But I was just curious if anyone else had their other children checked just to be sure the antibodies were or weren't there at the time.

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Tracy Baker Permalink Reply by Tracy Baker on March 31, 2009 at 4:50pm
From what I understand (I used to work for a major insurance company) They cannot discriminate against you for this reason.

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Joseph Boyd Permalink Reply by Joseph Boyd on June 21, 2009 at 1:55pm
Thanks for the information! After reading this thread, I have submitted the screening information and will call tomorrow to enroll. My son (3) was recently diagnosed, and although, I knew my other son was at a higher risk of developing T1 because of this, I did not know they could screen him periodically. This website rocks! Knowledge is Power! Thanks!

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