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Is there any statistical survey or data to determine if the use of pre-mixed insulins with pens makes any difference in the blood sugar control in comparison with the self-mixed insulins?

August 13, 1999
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My 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with diabetes several weeks ago. I am almost certain that my child is lactose intolerant. How much does this affect her blood sugar levels and the way insulin works for her?

August 13, 1999
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My husband is 31 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 5 years ago. He is currently on an insulin pump and is also taking Glucophage. I’ve been trying to find information on Glucophage and its use in Type 1 diabetes treatment to see the pros and cons.

August 13, 1999
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I am a 28 year old woman currently 16 weeks pregnant with my third child. About 6 months ago, I was diagnosed with “mild PCOS”. I am curious if this puts me at a greater risk for gestational diabetes?

August 13, 1999
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I have a 1 year old daughter. I had gestational diabetes and my father was diagnosed around the age of 15 months old with juvenile diabetes. I am concerned that my daughter may have symptoms of diabetes.

August 13, 1999
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My granddaughter was diagnosed 16 months ago. Her current insulin requirement is 5 units/day. Therefore, she must still be making some endogenous insulin. When I suggested the partial endogenous mechanism to my daughter-in-law she seemed incredulous.

August 13, 1999
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I’m 14 years old and have had Type 1 diabetes for 7 years. Lately at school I’ve been thirsty. The clinic has lowered my insulin by several units. How come I am so thirsty?

August 13, 1999
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I am a 43 year old Type 1 diabetic. A friend told me she read somewhere that there is a new treatment being developed which involves wearing a patch on the skin. Do you know anything about this patch?

August 13, 1999
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What do you think about the new “strips” which read for lab equivalent results, and not whole blood?

August 13, 1999
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My daughter was diagnosed as having diabetes 1 about 3 years ago. Up until recently her control was excellent. She was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid 2 months ago and since then she has suffered almost continually from very high glucose readings which have led to ketones and 6 periods of hospitalization in as many weeks.

August 11, 1999
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