call or other emergency services immediately if you or your child is: unconscious or becomes very sleepy unexpectedly. you or your child may have low blood sugar called hypoglycemia. while waiting for emergency help follow: emergency care for low blood sugar. emergency care for low blood sugar in a child. drowsy confused breathing fast and your or your child’s breath smells fruity. you or your child may have high blood sugar called hyperglycemia. a life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis could be present. call a doctor immediately if you or your child is vomiting and cannot keep down liquids and: your blood sugar is 300 mg/dl or higher. your child’s blood sugar is 250 mg/dl or higher. call a doctor if you or your child: has increased urination increased thirst weight loss and possibly increased appetite. these symptoms may indicate type 1 diabetes. has a family history of type 1 diabetes and wants to be tested. watchful waiting watchful waiting is a period of time during which you and your doctor observe your symptoms or condition without using medical treatment. watchful waiting is not appropriate if you think you or your child may have symptoms of type 1 diabetes such as increased urination increased thirst weight loss and possibly increased appetite. a blood test is all that is needed to determine whether a person has the disease. who to see the following health professionals can diagnose and treat diabetes: endocrinologist pediatric endocrinologist family medicine physician general practitioner internist pediatrician nurse practitioner physician assistant to prepare for your appointment see the topic making the most of your appointment. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
i have or think i have type 1 diabetes when should i contact my doctor?