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My son was diagnosed with hypoglycemia when he was 10 months old. At that time, the endocrinologist said it was very rare and only two other children in the world besides my son had it.

October 23, 1999
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What are the specific protocols for treating severe low blood sugar episodes using a glucagon emergency kit when my teenager is in the back country far away from medical help?

October 23, 1999
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I’m concerned about an answer previously given, and I quote, “Excessive sweating at night is not a symptom of diabetes”. Since when? I’ve been a diabetic for many years. Excessive sweating is one of the most annoying symptoms of diabetes.

October 23, 1999
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I have a 15 year old son who has had very strong breath odor for a couple of weeks. Yesterday an EMT friend told me that this could possibly be diabetes. Is this a possibility?

October 23, 1999
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Last week we were told my son has Ketotic Hypoglycemia. He is 5 years old and starts kindergarten this year. Does Hypoglycemia fall under the category of diabetes when it comes to federal laws, section 504 and IDEA?

October 23, 1999
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I am presently counseling a 14 year old who has type 1 diabetes and is using drugs and alcohol. I am in need of information on the physical effects of drug and alcohol use on individuals with type 1 diabetes.

October 19, 1999
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Are there any other types of glucose log/dairies available other than the ones issued by the manufactures or the drug companies?

October 19, 1999
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I am 15 and have had diabetes for two years. For the first year my diabetes control was not at all bad but for the last year it has been literally terrible and I am very worried about kidney disease. Is there any chance I could get this disease already at my age?

October 19, 1999
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Our son, age 11, was diagnosed Type 1 one week ago. We are trying to plan a backpack-camping trip. Do you have any tips or recommendations?

October 19, 1999
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Our 15 month old son often wakes up in a “terrible mood” with constant screaming, he throws himself on the ground and won’t walk. My wife has type 1 diabetes, so during on of his fits, we tested his blood sugar. He was 43.

October 19, 1999
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