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What are the long-term effects of a child having blood sugars in the 300 to 400 mg/dl [16.7 to 22.2 mmol/L] range?

May 17, 2010
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Are endocrinologists using Symlin for type 1 diabetes mellitus in addition to Humalog? Could it help prevent weight gain?

May 17, 2010
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Our 11-year-old was diagnosed with type 1 in January. His 17-year-old brother was just diagnosed. What are the odds of such happening? Did our older son’s Menactra vaccine contribute to his diagnosis?

May 13, 2010
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After six months on a pump, my daughter is still having highs and lows and I just don’t know how to find a happy medium. What do you suggest? Our endocrinologist has indicated that it just takes time.

May 11, 2010
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Diagnosed with gastroparesis, my daughter has been placed on a feeding tube. She is still having difficulties. Is there a more effective way of treating this?

May 5, 2010
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My husband had a 9.6 mmol/L [173 mg/dl] fasting test. What does this mean? How is this different from an A1c?

May 5, 2010
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Could my son’s body have been releasing extra cortisol during what I think were undetected lows? Is it possible for someone to experience the release of extra cortisol and experience Cushing’s-like symptoms without actually having Cushing’s syndrome?

May 4, 2010
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My son adjusted to his diagnosis quickly in early 2009, but, recently, has become very anxious, both at school and at home. How can I help him get beyond the anxiety?

May 4, 2010
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What is my son’s risk of developing diabetes? He had glucose in his urine at the doctor’s office. At the ER, his blood glucose was normal, but the pediatrician has suggested a consultation with a pediatric endocrinologist.

April 30, 2010
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My daughter’s blood sugar goes up when she arrivees at school. She does a correction, but it takes a while to work, then she drops quickly. What do you think is causing the highs? The doctor wants her back on a pump, but, after three weeks, has not called in the prescription. What do you recommend?

April 27, 2010
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