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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, you sound like you know what you’re doing, and the fact that you’re not seeing him drink a lot at night is reassuring. Still, to be safe, I encourage you to get his blood sugar checked; a kid or teen returning to bedwetting unexpectedly is a common first sign of juvenile diabetes, which can happen out of the blue to otherwise very healthy kids (juvenile/type 1 has nothing to do with lifestyle). The period before diagnosis is generally the most dangerous, so I’d recommend just ruling it out. I do think your gut feeling that there’s no underlying medical issues is likely correct, but confirming that won’t hurt. Good luck.

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A simple blood glucose test is easy and cheap — one finger prick, something like $50 out of pocket at quest. You can also buy a low-tech testing kit at the pharmacy ($20 all-in?) but be sure to have someone guide you so you get all the parts. Test first thing in the morning before food/drink other than water.

If you’re seeing big thirst, big hunger (I know, he’s a 16yo boy!), and more peeing than usual at other times a day, go sooner rather than later.[/quote]

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