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I have a 12 year old son who has had diabetes for 2 1/2 years. His doctor recommended counseling for a possible learning disability and behavior problems. The diagnosis was depression caused by hypoglycemia and the only recourse would a lifetime of taking Prozac.

September 16, 1999
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Is there any documentation or other professional opinions or evidence to substantiate the idea that type 2 diabetes may be brought on by acute physical trauma?

September 16, 1999
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I have just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I was told I failed my 1 hour test, so I had to take the 3 hour test. Can you test too early? I was tested at 18 weeks.

September 14, 1999
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My 7 week old daughter took part in a study at birth and was found to be a carrier of a diabetes gene marker. What environmental factors should I watch for?

September 14, 1999
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I had gestational diabetes (insulin dependant) with my first pregnancy. I am now just 6 weeks pregnant with my second and my family doctor said it is not a guarantee I will have it again. Are there any steps I can take in prevention?

September 14, 1999
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I have kept up with the GlucoWatch news since last year and I am very excited about it! The last thing I read, however, said that it was only for those 18 and older.

September 14, 1999
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Our son is type 1, age seven, normal weight, was diagnosed two years ago. He only needs a total of ten Protaphane and two Actrapid each day. Why does he only need such a small dose?

September 14, 1999
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Is the only way to control the blood sugar by insulin or are there other ways?

September 14, 1999
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Is there any connection between prematurity and type 1 diabetes?

September 14, 1999
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My 7 year old daughter has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for about 3.5 years. She is on lispro and Ultralente insulins. She says the Ultralente burns when it is injected by itself. She says it hurts less when the Ultralente is mixed with a few units of lispro (when needed). Is this common?

September 14, 1999
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