12 yr old w/Type 2 diabetes and PCOS

gavman · 05-26-2004, 05:48 PM

Hi,
Is anyone familiar both of these conditions? If so, can you recommend any books that can provide some good information? My 12 yr old daughter was diagnosed with PCOS about a month ago, and "early" type 2 diabetes today. There is so much information out there, it's a little overwhelming.
Thanks for your help.
Cris

Mommyof4 · 05-27-2004, 01:39 AM

I had PCOS.. I say had because I had a hysterectomy last year. Did they tell you for sure that it was type 2? There is another condition called MODY, which is Mature Onset of Diabetes in Youth. Another thing to point out is that most women with PCOS are also insulin resistant. Once the condition is under control, blood sugars come under control also.

Is she seeing a GP or an Endocrinologist? I would really recomend the latter as a GP really doesnt handle this enough to treat it the way it deserves. You might also want to get tests done for Thyroid function. All of this is a part of the Endocrine system so the Endo would be the one to work with on that too.

Women with PCOS tend to have problems with weight gain, hair growth on the face and chin, infertillity, etc. All of these are something that I would stay on top of so that you can head them off should they become an issue. I wish you the best

gavman · 05-27-2004, 11:58 AM

Mommyof4,
Hi, and thank you for the reply. Yes, my daughter has been seeing a pediatric endocrinologist since she was 5 due to early onset of puberty. Right now, we are for the most part working with the pediatrician. I'm very comfortable with that because she herself has two children with type 1 diabetes. Entirely different than type 2, I know but she is very up to date on both types. She also has a 13 yr old niece just diagnosed (not by her) with PCOS, so she has been heavily researching that syndrome.
We went through lots of testing before we got the PCOS diagnosis. Originally they thought it could be congenital adrenal hyperplasia. She has all the classic PCOS symptoms and a recent ultasound confirmed the ovarian cysts. She was recently placed on BC pills to regulate her hormones, but we were told to stop those for awhile because she has been experiencing severe abdominal pain while taking them. Once that subsides, we will begin diabetes medication. Not sure what, this is so new to me. I've herard about Glucophage and Avandia. I was so shocked when the doctor said type 2 diabetes, I didn't ask which medication she would be placed on. At least we got this diagnosis very early on. I do hope we are able to get things under control through diet and exercise. Sorry, I'm going on and on here. Thank you so much for your reply.
By the way, I have 4 children as well. Daughter age 12, and three sons ages 9,8, and 4. How old are your children?
Cris