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My son was diagnosed 8 years ago with Type 1 diabetes. He has motility problems with his bowel after a gastric emptying test. His doctor said that nothing can be done. Should we go to another doctor?

June 2, 1999
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The Cygnus corporation is submitting a pre-market approval for the GlucoWatch non-invasive monitor to the FDA. What is the most effective way for us to help push the FDA for approval?

June 2, 1999
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My 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with diabetes about two months ago. Her blood sugars have been in the 200s during the morning and seem to steadily increase by the end of the day into the 400s. I am getting somewhat concerned that her levels are not coming down.

June 2, 1999
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I have had Type 1 diabetes for 30 years. During the last weeks I have noticed that my hands and feet are feeling cold. Is this “cold” feeling something that is related to my long duration of diabetes?

June 1, 1999
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Can pancreatic problems lead to hypoglycemia? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and then my sugar drops to 22-56 at most on average day.

June 1, 1999
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Do you have any anecdotal evidence that consuming diet soda causes bingeing or other unusual eating practices?

June 1, 1999
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I would like some information on diabetes and women’s issues.

June 1, 1999
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I am 12 and have had Type 1 for almost two years. My last two dental checkups have shown 3 cavities, which the dentist is concerned about. He thinks they’re caused by the phosphoric acid in diet soda. Is there something else I can drink?

June 1, 1999
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My 65 year old mom has had diabetes for about 5 or 7 years. She says you can reuse a single-use needle over and over. I want to know what risks she is taking and how do you care for the needle if you really have to reuse it?

June 1, 1999
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A research programme has just been launched within the Nordic countries. Newspaper articles connected with this news say that 50 percent of all diabetics will experience complications later in life. Is the 50 percent probability correct in general?

June 1, 1999
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