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My 4 year old has had seizures. All have occurred in the middle of the night. One doctor said that it might be because of diabetes/hypoglycemia. Another doctor said this is not possible. Please help!

March 4, 2000
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My 14 year old son is a freshman in high school. He averages about 10 units of Humalog and 22 units of NPH before breakfast, and 4 units of Humalog before dinner. He eats around 70 to 75 grams of carbohydrate with each meal. Why does he require so much more Humalog before breakfast than he does before dinner?

March 4, 2000
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Our daughter, aged 5 years, has had type 1 diabetes since she was 2 1/2. The insulin injections sting her quite a lot. Also she gets risen red areas on the injection sites that take a few days to return to normal. Have you ever come across this?

March 4, 2000
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My daughter is 8 years old and has diabetes since she was 2. Just about every night she sleepwalks and talks or yells. I test her from time to time, and her blood sugars are okay. I was wondering if her sleepwalking has anything to do with her diabetes?

March 4, 2000
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My daughter was diagnosed at 13 months; she is now 3 years old. About 2 months ago she started using an insulin pump. It has helped to level out her blood glucose levels, however, her appetite has increased. She always seems to be hungry. Does the insulin itself trigger hunger?

February 27, 2000
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My 2 year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a year ago. He has had a lot of problems with ear infections and tonsillitis. They are now talking about having his tonsil removed. What possible side effects could occur? Would it be worth the hassle in the long run?

February 27, 2000
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Is there any connection between polio and diabetes later in life?

February 27, 2000
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My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes a year and a half ago. Recently, we have been having to give her a few extra doses of insulin. Is this dangerous for her? How much insulin is too much? She is 5 years old.

February 27, 2000
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I am a nutritionist at an HMO. One of my colleagues has type 1 diabetes. He asked me if taking vitamin C affects A1c test results. Do you have any information on this?

February 27, 2000
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I am a community health nurse having just lately been involved with Type 2 diabetics who have been started on prednisone. This of course plays havoc with their glycemic control. Could you direct me to information on the effects of steroids in these situations?

February 27, 2000
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