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I am 35 years old and at 10 weeks into my previous pregnancy I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. I am pregnant again but prior to becoming pregnant my blood sugars were averaging 300+. I am 12 weeks and so far they said everything looked okay. Does this mean that my baby will not have defects?

April 8, 2000
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Four weeks ago, my 5 year old started having to go to the bathroom more often. I have noticed that he does have fatigue and he eats all day long. His uncle has Type 1 diabetes. I am taking him to see his doctor and I want to know what tests I should have done on him.

April 8, 2000
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I want to know if there is possible the diagnosis of nesidioblastosis in adult female with hypoglycemia. Growth hormone, cortisol and insulin blood levels are normal. The determination of C-peptide is in process.

April 8, 2000
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My daughter, 7 years old, was diagnosed with diabetes 4 months ago. She is currently on a 3 injection/day program. She is the only one out of 4 diabetics at her school that receives a pre-lunch injection. I am curious as to why more doctors do not recommend the 3 injections/day?

April 8, 2000
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When I get high blood sugars (250 and up), I get the symptoms of ketoacidosis (thirst, frequent urination, tiredness) but when I check for ketones with Ketostix it’s always negative. What could be causing this?

April 8, 2000
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Within the past year my daughter has had several UTIs and the doctor has put her on several medications to clear them up but they always come back. Is there other kinds of test she can take besides the urine test?

April 5, 2000
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My 9 year old has Type 1 and her friend used a meter to see if it hurt. The friend’s blood sugar was 360 mg/dl. Should I tell this child’s mother? Is this cause for concern?

April 5, 2000
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How long will it be before Humalog is available without a prescription?

April 5, 2000
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Is there any type of blood sugar comparison list I could look at that compares the blood sugars and H1Cs of several real diabetics, some on the pump, some not?

April 5, 2000
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You always hear that the healing process is slower for a diabetic person. What is the percentage rate of healing for a person with diabetes as compared to an individual with no health problems?

April 5, 2000
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