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I have a 5 year old with type 1. Every so often, she will tell me her heart is beeping. When I feel her chest her heart is just pounding. Is this associated with diabetes or is it something else?

October 7, 1999
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Why do you have to stay on schedule with eating and taking your shot?

October 7, 1999
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A close friend’s 12 month old son has been recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She and her husband both work full time out of financial necessity. Are there any child care facilities available that would be equipped to handle an insulin dependent toddler?

October 7, 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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My six year old niece has had Juvenile Diabetes since age two. On occasion she has fits with extreme anger and self abuse. Could these fits be linked to a chemical imbalance due to the diabetes?

October 7, 1999
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My son has had 4 major hypoglycemic reactions in the last 6 months. Although he monitors frequently, he is still presenting these life-threatening situations. We understand there is a “GlucoWatch” waiting approval from FDA. My need is now, and desperate.

October 5, 1999
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My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. He is having a very difficult time with the finger pricking.

October 5, 1999
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Today my son saw the doctor for thrush and to treat some of his allergies. He is three years old. The doctor said that most kids this age with thrush are developing diabetes. He said watch to make sure he is not drinking a lot and peeing a lot. My question what is a lot?

October 5, 1999
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