icon-nav-help
Need Help

Submit your question to our team of health care professionals.

icon-nav-current-questions
Current Question

See what's on the mind of the community right now.

icon-conf-speakers-at-a-glance
Meet the Team

Learn more about our world-renowned team.

icon-nav-archives
CWD Answers Archives

Review the entire archive according to the date it was posted.

icon-question-mark

DTeam Archives

I am 14 and I have over 50% chance of getting diabetes. Is there anyway that I can take a test to know for sure? Also, if I change my diet to a diabetic diet can that help me not to get diabetes?

May 13, 2000
Posted in:
Read

Have there ever been any deaths related to hypoglycemia from a person or child who has been on the pump?

May 13, 2000
Posted in:
Read

My son is 3 years old; he was diagnosed when he was only 20 months. Since being diagnosed with diabetes he has barely grown. His weight isn’t particularly a concern, it is his height. What can be the causes of his lack of growth and is it likely that he will catch up?

May 13, 2000
Posted in:
Read

What is the relationship between diabetes and xanthoma [fatty deposits in the skin] which is found with increased level of lipids in blood? Is it the first stage of diabetes? Is there any similarity in treatment of the two?

May 13, 2000
Posted in:
Read

What effect would diuretics and diet pills have on my blood sugar levels? I’ve been guilty of the “skip a shot to lose weight” method before, but would like to find a relatively healthy answer. I completely understand if you can’t answer this question and contribute to my quest to reduce.

May 13, 2000
Posted in:
Read

I heard recently that it is now possible to replace insulin injections with a pill, but trials could only able be started in a couple of years. Is this true? If so, why can the trial only be started in a couple of years?

May 13, 2000
Posted in:
Read

Can just one member of the family have something like a spontaneous mutation which would cause that person to have Type 1 diabetes?

May 8, 2000
Posted in:
Read

My 2 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year at the age of 18 months. We pretty much let her eat what she wants and adjust her Humalog accordingly. Lately, she has become very upset when she wants candy or an extra treat and it is not time to eat.

May 8, 2000
Posted in:
Read

I heard on the news that in Europe they have an oral medication instead of injections. Is this true? If so, how safe is it and will the FDA approve this?

May 7, 2000
Posted in:
Read

What are good food choices for parties and special education that elementary teachers may give to students with diabetes? A food list would help.

May 7, 2000
Posted in:
Read