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My daughter has been ill twice recently and I’ve had to increase her insulin significantly. Should I be concerned? Is there anything you recommend I do?

January 3, 2012
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Do you have any suggestions for discipline when dealing with highs? How do you suggest we handle our younger daughter watching her older sister not get in trouble for things she herself is not allowed to get away with?

December 28, 2011
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We have twice decreased my son’s insulin since diagnosis about a year ago. The nurse suspects he has MODY. How can we determine this?

December 27, 2011
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Are there current guidelines regarding the use of aspirin, vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids for young adult diabetics? What doses seem most efficacious?

December 20, 2011
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My son has been lying about his blood sugars, not checking, not bolusing properly, etc. What should I do to get him back on track?

December 20, 2011
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For people with type 1, is it safe to consume stevia?

November 23, 2011
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For type 1 diabetes, can an internal medicine doctor specializing in diabetes care provide the same level of care as an endocrinologist?

November 23, 2011
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Can someone with type 1 see a drop in his/her serum potassium level after an insulin injection? Would they suffer any organ damage from a persistent low in which they remain conscious?

November 8, 2011
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I have increased my exercise and altered my diet to lose some weight, but am not having much success. Do people with type 1 develop muscles more easily when exercising? Is it safe to exercise right after eating to help reduce amount of insulin that is needed?

November 4, 2011
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If a person is going into DKA and his kidneys are only working at 42%, can he register a false positive on a breath test if he has previously taken Nyquil?

November 1, 2011
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