, a 6-year-old boy, was rushed to the emergency room in a state of disorientation.

T.J., a 6-year-old boy, was rushed to the emergency room in a state of disorientation. His parents report that he has been really thirsty over the past few weeks; he has been waking up two to three times per night asking for water. He has also started wetting the bed again, something he hasn't done for about 6 months. He has also been really tired despite eating a lot more than his friends and his pants are becoming loose. His blood glucose is measured at 413 mg/dL. His urine is positive for ketones. He is diagnosed with diabetes.