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My daughter is 22 years old. She was told she might be insulin resistant. What exactly does that mean?

May 31, 2000
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I have heard that people with diabetes should not take beta carotene supplements because their bodies cannot convert it into vitamin A. I have also heard this about hypothyroidism. Is this true?

May 31, 2000
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My 10 year old daughter has had Type 1 diabetes since she was 8. She is in full blown puberty and her levels have been high. Last evening, she didn’t want me to watch her do her dinner shot. We found out that she has been giving herself almost twice the amount we tell her to do. What do we do?

May 31, 2000
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My 6 year old son has had Type 1 diabetes 4 1/2 years now. He is having seizures during the night. He gets paralysis down the right side of his body. Can these seizures affect his brain function as he is having problems at school?

May 31, 2000
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A friend has a 9 year old daughter with Type 1 diabetes, diagnosed 3 years ago. A typical dinner (at least 3 times a week) consists of hot dogs or fast food such as McDonald’s. Are these types of foods okay for her to be eating so regularly?

May 30, 2000
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Can a person who has Type 1 diabetes get a tattoo?

May 30, 2000
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My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed last week. We are “Carb Counting” but are concerned with total calorie intake. She has gained 4 pounds in less than a week (she lost 11 total but was a little overweight). Should we also monitor total fat and calories?

May 30, 2000
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My 16 year old has had Type 1 diabetes since age 4. There have been times when his blood sugar has dropped to 30’s and 40’s. He has become very violent and angry. He never remembers what he has done or has said. Does this happen to people with diabetes experiencing a severe low blood sugar reaction?

May 30, 2000
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My 13 year old just had a lab test done that reported an insulin level more than double of what is normal. What name is given to this? What are the treatments and where can I find information about this?

May 30, 2000
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My daughter was diagnosed last week. We have seen a dietitian and are currently seeing a pediatrician who seems to lack knowledge in this field. We are overseas with military and limited on resources. Do most have a specialist? If so what type?

May 30, 2000
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