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My granddaughter is 15 months old and has just been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. My daughter-in-law is having problems in finding foods to feed her that are nutritious and will alleviate the spiking. Do you have any suggestions?

January 16, 2000
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I’m in a state of total confusion about what has gone on with my four year old daughter the last two days. I just can’t figure out what is happening with her low numbers.

January 16, 2000
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I am presently taking 2�mg of Amaryl and 1000�mg of Glucophage a day. I would like to know all there is to know about Amaryl and if it can eventually “push” you into shots (insulin shots). I heard that in a chat room for diabetics and want to know the truth.

January 16, 2000
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Our daughter has been potty trained for two months. Recently I noticed in increase in her thirst and urination. Ketones were present in the urine. Are ketones normally present in urine and what should we be concerned about if the there is sugar in her urine?

January 16, 2000
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My husband, who controls his diabetes with pills (for 5 years now), is an over-the road truck driver. If and when he has to go on insulin, will he lose his commercial driver’s license?

January 16, 2000
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I read about the FDA review of the GlucoWatch. Do you know whether there are any tests here in Germany or do you have any information where to get the GlucoWatch if the review is finished?

January 16, 2000
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I have a nephew who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 9 months old. He is now 3 1/2 years and the last few days clumps of hair have been falling out. Is this hair loss a result of his diabetes?

January 16, 2000
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My father has developed severe pain in the upper left area of his stomach. He was diagnosed nine months ago with diabetes. Is the abdominal pain related and if so, is there any treatment?

January 16, 2000
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My son (9 years old) has type 1 diabetes. It is difficult to find books in English on diet for children in this country. Can you suggest a diet schedule for whole day?

January 16, 2000
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I’m 13 and it’s becoming really hard for me to control my diabetes. Please help. Are there things I can do? Like, is there some type of tablet that I can take to help control my diabetes other than my insulin?

January 16, 2000
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