A 12yearold child has a recent history of increased thirst and frequent urination.
The child's weight has been in the 95th percentile for several years. A dipstick UA is positive for glucose, and random plasma glucose is 350 mg/dL. Which test will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner order to determine the type of diabetes in this child?

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A 12­year­old child has a recent history of increased thirst and frequent urination.
The child's weight has been in the 95th percentile for several years. A dipstick UA is positive for glucose, and random plasma glucose is 350 mg/dL. Which test will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner order to determine the type of diabetes in this child?

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Pancreatic antibodies are tested to differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as their presence suggests an autoimmune process typical of Type 1 diabetes.

A 12­year­old Child Has a Recent History of Increased Thirst

A 12yearold Child Has a Recent History of Increased Thirst