March 14, 2026 at 4:47 pm

A Mom Got A Glucose Monitor Because She Was Worried Her Teenage Son Has Diabetes

by Matthew Gilligan

woman talking about her son

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We all know moms have tough jobs when it comes to raising kids, and keeping an eye on their health and wellbeing is a huge part of the gig.

And when the mom you’re about to meet in a viral TikTok video became concerned about her son’s health, she decided it was time to take action.

woman in her car

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The video’s text overlay reads, “Is my teen diabetic? Or am I an anxious mom?”

The woman said, “My kid’s been complaining of some symptoms for about a week. I don’t like where this is going. And as a child of a parent that was Type 1 diabetic, I’m always on the lookout for signs and symptoms.”

She continued, “So we’re gonna get a glucose monitor and see how this goes, see if we end up at the Urgent Care. Hopefully not. Hopefully, everything is fine.”

The mom then bought a glucose monitor and went home to find out what was going on with her son.

holding a glucose monitor

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The glucose monitor registered a “Hi” reading.

She told viewers, “To the hospital we go.”

The video then cut to her son in a hospital bed.

The mom held a “Living With Diabetes” pamphlet.

She wrote in the video’s caption, “I kept searching symptoms of “teen diabetic” and telling myself I was being dramatic. He was in full DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis).”

glucose monitor on a table

TikTok/@sugarssidequests

Check out the video.

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I kept searching symptoms of “teen diabetic” and telling myself I was being dramatic. He was in full DKA. #Type1Diabetes #DKA #TeenDiabetic #momlife

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The TikTokker answered a question from a viewer about the situation.

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Replying to @Krustie2

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And here’s another update.

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Replying to @Beautifulb2yu

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Now let’s see how viewers reacted.

This person shared a story.

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Another individual chimed in.

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And this TikTokker spoke up.

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Good thing she ended up taking her son to see a doctor!

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