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My son is 13 and underweight and small. What do you know of taking creatine to increase his muscle mass, etc?

April 24, 2000
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Our son, 10 years old, diagnosed with Type 1 about 5 months ago, has developed scaly, patchy red skin on the palms of his hands. Is this connected with his recent higher numbers (200+ at least twice a day) and if so, how are the high numbers causing the skin problem?

April 24, 2000
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Has anyone tried the new AtLast monitor by Amira? It uses blood from the forearm and thigh. My daughter has had diabetes for 4 years (she is now 6) and her finger tips are quite calloused. This new monitor seems like a good idea.

April 23, 2000
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Do you feel that it is acceptable to take an insulin shot without testing? My son has type 1 diabetes, is 13 years old, was diagnosed approximately 3 1/2 years ago, and is now taking 5 shots per day. For his 3 A.M. shot he sometimes skips his sugar test and takes his shot.

April 23, 2000
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I have had type 1 diabetes for five years and would like to do anything possible to prevent my 2-year old daughter from developing it. I have heard that limiting the amount of sugar she consumes could help prevent the onset. Is this true?

April 23, 2000
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Can a 17 year old young lady who does not take of herself relative to her diabetes cause enough changes in brain chemistry to present symptoms of depression?

April 23, 2000
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Does diabetes or insulin have anything to do with body temperature? Sometimes for no reason I get really hot or really cold. I am a 32 year old female who has had type 1 diabetes for 20 years.

April 23, 2000
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My daughter does very very well with her injections, usually never a peep. Lately she has been brought to tears and saying her arm hurts only when the insulin is being injected in her arm. She has woke up during the night complaining of her arm and fingers hurting. Any suggestion on what could be causing this pain?

April 22, 2000
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My 5 1/2 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 2 years ago. He is under excellent control. However, we find ourselves very frustrated by his eating habits. He is still extremely picky and eats very slowly. Are we dealing with a control issue here?

April 22, 2000
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My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost 3 years ago. Today she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I have been told that thyroid problems are common with diabetes but I would like to know more, such as why?

April 22, 2000
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