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My daughter is four years old. She began having seizures when she was two. At that time and several times since then, we have asked her pediatrician and her neurologist if the seizures could be related to diabetes. Is it possible that she could have a blood sugar problem that is causing the seizures?

June 12, 1999
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I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes seven years ago. I am 56 years old. I was wondering if there has been any documentation about stress related high blood sugars causing emotional problems.

June 12, 1999
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I have a 4 year old that has been experiencing problems with low blood sugar at the onset of an illness. He gets the ketone breath and pale and lethargic. Any suggestions?

June 12, 1999
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Why can’t you keep insulin in the freezer and then let is thaw? Does the insulin molecule denature? What is the temperature range that is okay in order for the protein to remain active?

June 10, 1999
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I heard about a specific bacteria that has been specifically linked to the destruction of the insulin producing cells of the pancreas.

June 10, 1999
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I was told that cold insulin can cause scar tissue when injected. I have always stored insulin in the refrigerator for my 8 1/2 year old daughter. What is your advice?

June 10, 1999
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I have a 27 year old daughter with Cri Du Chat Syndrome. Several months ago, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Have you seen or heard of another person with Type 1 Diabetes or perhaps even Type 2 who also has Cri Du Chat syndrome?

June 10, 1999
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My 2 year old son was recently diagnosed. We were told to keep his blood sugar between 70 – 200 with 80 – 120 being ideal. If his sugars consistently run in the 120 – 200 range, will he be at a higher risk for complications?

June 10, 1999
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My husband has had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 25. At the time he was in the Navy. They gave him a smallpox vaccination. He had a severe reaction to the vaccine and a few months later was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Are they related?

June 10, 1999
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When you answered the questions about environmental factors, why don’t you mention vaccinations as a possible cause?

June 10, 1999
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