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I have type 2 diabetes and take Glucophage. I want to take niacin to help lower my cholesterol and triglycerides levels, but was told it may affect my blood sugar readings. Is that true?

January 29, 2000
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My daughter 9 was diagnosed with type 1 recently. She has been in honeymoon and I think it may have ended. Last week her blood glucose level sky rocketed from averages of 90 to 170 throughout the day to 500+ with a few so high the meter would not give number.

January 29, 2000
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My 8 year old son was diagnosed about 15 months ago. I’m very interested in having my son use a pump. His doctors state that they usually don’t consider them until late teens. How can I get them to consider one?

January 29, 2000
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I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I have been asked to record my blood sugar 4 times a day. He says he will assess then if I need to go to a specialist and if I need to be on insulin therapy. Do I look like a candidate for insulin?

January 29, 2000
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My 15 year old son experienced several hypoglycemic seizures before we put him on a pump. This past summer he experienced a seizure on two occasions. A pediatric neurologist recommended Tegretol. Does anyone have data on whether Tegretol will help for hypoglycemic seizures?

January 29, 2000
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My daughter was diagnosed at 11 months. At that time she was on formula (Nutramigen) and not eating solids. Could that have any contribution to her diabetes?

January 29, 2000
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I’m a 15 year old, type 1 diabetic. I’ve had diabetes for almost a year. Currently I’m taking 3 shots a day. With this program, I’ve gained a lot of weight. Do you have any suggestions for how I can maintain my current weight?

January 29, 2000
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I am an 18 year old who is moving in with a 16 year old female who has been diagnosed with diabetes. I am looking for information and signs that I can look for in order to help.

January 29, 2000
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My daughter is 9 and has had diabetes for 7 years. What could explain the fact that 2 weeks ago she was getting 1 or 2 units of Humalog in the morning along with 15 units NPH, nothing at lunch and by supper she had been running low (50’s)?

January 27, 2000
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My daughter was diagnosed last month with diabetes. She is 6 and a half years old. She takes food six times a day to meet her insulin. Is snacking between these feeding times with approved foods recommended or allowed?

January 27, 2000
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