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I’m a 42 year old black male with type 2 diabetes. I’m currently using a 70/30 insulin premix. Is there a formula (i.e., a sliding scale) to calculate the units of insulin required to counteract a given blood glucose level when blood glucose is checked periodically?

October 10, 1999
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Can diabetes effect a child’s height?

October 10, 1999
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I am in good control and just started my first year at a well-known private university. I was told that they would be glad to give me food for the time when the cafeteria is closed, since I am paying for a very expensive meal plan already, but when I went to get my “medical pass”, I was told that they weren’t going to help me.

October 10, 1999
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My daughter was referred to a pediatric endocrinologist because her regular doctor found sugar in her urine and also high blood sugar level at a recent sick visit. The specialist ran several blood tests and had us monitor her blood sugar for several days. She had a few high readings, but the doctor said that all of the lab reports indicate that she does not have diabetes at this time.

October 10, 1999
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I have a 5 year old, African American who has Acanthosis Nigricans and insulin resistance. Does this mean she will get Type 2 diabetes and is there anything I can do to prevent the possibility?

October 9, 1999
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I am wondering if there is an average life expectancy for an otherwise healthy type 1 diabetic patient.

October 9, 1999
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I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 15 years old. I was wondering if exposure to Dioxin could have caused the positive test when I was young?

October 9, 1999
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Is it possible for non-diabetic people with anorexia or those in a famine to develop any kind of ketoacidosis?

October 7, 1999
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I would like to know what effect potassium has on NPH insulin if any. And can a thiazide (water pill) raise your blood sugar when taking insulin?

October 7, 1999
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Why does is feel like my body wants to shut down someday? My sugar levels are real high or real low.

October 7, 1999
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