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My fasting and post dinner blood sugars are elevated. I take Actrapid and Insulatard. Can you advise me about what I should do?

July 1, 2015
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Our son will be attending robotics camp for 21 days. We check him overnight. How should we accomplish this at camp? Should the nurse be asked to do this? We are worried about an overnight low.

June 17, 2015
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The endocrinologist recommended my son use mini-glucagon to help maintain his blood sugars during a 3 mile run. Is this the best way to prevent a low? He usually reduces his basal insulin and consumes extra carbohydrates, but still goes low.

May 20, 2015
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During an endoscopy, the doctor determined that I might have gastroparesis. What can you tell me about this condition and its therapy?

May 5, 2015
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We have tried various methods, but our daughter continues to have a rash from the DexCom adhesive. What do you suggest?

May 5, 2015
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Twice, my daughter has experienced stomach pains/cramps after eating. Her blood sugar was not elevated and she had no ketones. Could it have been dehydration? Is such pain common for those with diabetes?

April 8, 2015
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After seven years with diabetes, my nephew has been burping often for six months. Does this indicate he has gastroparesis?

April 8, 2015
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My child may be at high risk for MODY5. Can you help me understand what this means? I have type 1; could I possibly have MODY5?

April 5, 2015
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Our daughter, diagnosed in December 2014, complains of much physical pain and behaves very poorly, with tantrums if things don’t go her way. Is this related to diabetes?

March 31, 2015
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My recently diagnosed son has yellow stools. Is this common for those with diabetes?

March 17, 2015
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