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My friend in Ireland has a 19 month old insulin dependent child. She takes his blood test from the ear lobe. Is there any problem with this?

November 22, 1999
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I have been reading the Glucose Revolution, and I understand the premise that feeding my daughter many low GI (glycemic index-intensity) foods could help control her blood sugars. Is there any reason why I would not want to focus on these low GI foods (other than if her blood sugar was low)?

November 22, 1999
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My 13 year old daughter is diabetic since the age of 4 and participates in sports at her school (volleyball, basketball, track and cheerleading). She has been asked to remove her medical necklace and not to wear the chain around her neck.

November 22, 1999
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I have a diabetic student who I think is playing games with me. He eats junk food constantly. Whenever he gets in trouble for something, he acts like he is having breathing problems and says he needs another snack because he is low.

November 22, 1999
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I am a 29 year old with type 1 diabetes for 17 years. My question is regarding Humalog and pregnancy. Although not yet approved by the FDA, I have heard of women using it while pregnant. Different doctors have given me different answers, so now I am really confused!

November 22, 1999
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My grandson is four years old and always is crying because he is so thirsty or he has to go to the bathroom. His mother asked the doctors about this, because his father has diabetes. They said he is fine, if it continues, we will test him when he is five years old. Why do they wait till he is five?

November 20, 1999
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My daughter, age 7, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 4 weeks ago. She is claiming low blood sugar each time she doesn’t want to do an actively at school. She is trying to get all of her friends to feel sorry for her, and her friends have seen the kids’ video on diabetes and are tired of hearing about it. How long will this last?

November 20, 1999
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Where can I find support groups for parents in my city?

November 20, 1999
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My 9-year old son has started wetting the bed at least once a week. He also eats so much food at dinner time we have to stop him or else he throws up. I was wondering if I should be concerned and have him checked for diabetes.

November 20, 1999
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My son is two; he was diagnosed when he was 11 months. His blood sugars have been up and down since then, although of late they have been good. He has been suffering from migraines and my question is “Is this a perk of diabetes?”

November 20, 1999
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