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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
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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
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My 14-month-old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes four months ago. He has now developed a large belly. An ultrasound test was performed and the doctor believes it is caused by an enlarged liver. Blood tests indicate the liver is otherwise healthy. Is this a common side effect of diabetes?

May 7, 2000
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I saw a few days ago in some newspaper that some Ukraine medical scientists have invented a new cure for diabetes. It is said that this new drug is highly efficacious and have no side effects as it’s prepared from protein. Do you have this new drug on sale presently? Is it really so good?

May 6, 2000
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My daughter, aged 18 (diagnosed at age 5), is currently playing college soccer. No amount of training seems to keep her from hitting the “wall” after about 20 to 25 minutes. Even when glucose levels are normal she seems to run out of gas. Is this normal?

May 6, 2000
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My 14 year-old son wants to take creatine monohydrate because he is now weight lifting. Can this harm him and/or affect his liver or kidneys? Are there any other side effects I would need to know about?

May 6, 2000
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My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes one month ago. What are her chances for a seizure if we follow her insulin regimen and diet correctly?

May 6, 2000
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What result would you consider to be hypo and hyperglycaemia?

May 5, 2000
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My three-and-a-half year old son weighs about 28 pounds and is the 5th percentile for height and weight. Is there any correlation between diabetes and failure to grow at a “normal” rate?

May 5, 2000
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My son is 5 years old and goes to preschool every morning. For the past two weeks his lunch readings have been very high. I know that he is not eating anything he should not while he is at school. Is there some other factors that could be causing his blood sugar to be high?

May 5, 2000
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