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Your response to the woman who was taking her child to the chiropractor was rather closed-minded. I know that my quality of living has been drastically improved by receiving Chiropractic and Medical care at the same time.

August 28, 1999
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Our 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about 5 months ago. Do you know of any research which suggests that an insulin pump can extend the honeymoon?

August 28, 1999
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I am a mother of a 9 month old baby, and not for diabetic reasons but for other health reasons I have to exclude sugar from my diet. My baby is breastfed and I want to know what artificial sweeteners I can use safely with regard to my baby’s health as well as to my own.

August 28, 1999
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Have there ever been any studies done to connect the diagnosis of mononucleosis and type 1 diabetes?

August 28, 1999
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I’m 16 years old and, I’ve had diabetes for awhile. I’m still not under control. I’ve done nothing right at all and I’m starting to scare myself.

August 28, 1999
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My 6.5 year old takes 2 injections a day of Regular, Lente and Ultralente. The shots are given at 6:45 A.M. and 5:35 P.M. Her night time snack is at 8 P.M. At approximately 9 P.M., she sometimes feels low and is. Why would this be happening: there is no insulin peaking at that time?

August 27, 1999
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Our 3 year old son has had type 1 since he was 18 months. He used to show signs of hypo when his blood sugar was below 60. Lately he has been behaving normally between 30 and 40. He would just look a little tired.

August 27, 1999
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In many of the diabetic products, the label states that there is no sugar but right below it says sugar alcohol. What is sugar alcohol and how much can a person with diabetes have?

August 27, 1999
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In order to qualify for the CDE designation, must you have a Bachelor’s degree? I am currently going to get my RN next summer and I should have my LPN here in a month.

August 27, 1999
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I am a South African and am planning on travelling to Australia for a six month working/back-packing holiday. My wife and I will not be on a medical aid. We would like to know where I can get insulin from and how much it will cost per month.

August 27, 1999
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