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After his initial diagnosis nine months ago, my son started to regain the weight he’d lost. Now that he’s up to the 88th percentile for his age, I worry about the long-term impacts. Am I worrying needlessly?

January 11, 2013
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Our primary physician and I are concerned about my young daughter’s elevated A1cs while the endocrinologist is not. What do you recommend? Should I seek a second opinion?

January 9, 2013
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Is it okay for my sister to breast feed her daughter who was just diagnosed with type 1 and is in the ICU? The doctors at the hospital do not recommend it, but the pediatrician says it would be fine.

December 24, 2012
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Do you know of any association or relationship between type 1 diabetes and the autoimmune condition immune thrombocytopenic purpura?

December 4, 2012
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Diagnosed two weeks ago, my son’s blood sugar was 360 mg/dl [20 mmol/L] two hours breakfast. We have been told to change his insulin dosage. Is this normal? Is there any diet change that may help to make this more stable?

November 26, 2012
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At the doctor’s office, my daughter’s blood sugar was 199 mg/dl[11.1 mmol/L]. Two hours after dinner, it was 162 mg/dl [9 mmol/L]. Should I wait for her test results or take her elsewhere? I am concerned about her.

November 26, 2012
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How can we train our son to feel highs and lows so he can take care of himself when he goes off to college next year?

November 13, 2012
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Is it possible my 12-year-old daughter has a sensitivity to insulin? She has experienced several abnormalities since going on insulin.

October 31, 2012
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What is the current research on storing a sibling’s cord blood for a potential cure? I am pregnant; are there any preventative measures to reduce this baby’s risk of developing type 1?

October 31, 2012
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Diagnosed 16 months ago, my son no longer needs insulin. Is it common to have a honeymoon this long after diagnosis?

October 30, 2012
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