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I went on the mini pill to regulate my periods but have stopped taking it due to bad side effects. Would going on the combined pill be any better for me? My doctor says it’s unsuitable for someone with diabetes.

March 2, 2010
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Diagnosed in early February 2010, is there anything we can do to help my daughter’s pancreas continue to produce insulin? Would my daughter benefit from taking a vitamin D supplement? Is there anything else that may ease the situation long-term?

March 2, 2010
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Recently, the NovoLog corrections I’ve given my son during the night have not lowered his blood sugar very much. Why is this happening? My sone is 12 and has had diabetes for eight years.

March 1, 2010
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Is my daughter’s insulin regimen a cause for concern? Her breakfast ratio 1:1.6; lunch 1:2.3; and dinner 1:1.6. She takes 10 units of Lantus before dinner.

March 1, 2010
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Why is it acceptable for a 10-year-old to have an HbA1c of 8? Our pediatrician does not want us to work toward a lower A1c. Am I right to be concerned about possible future complications?

February 26, 2010
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When I was hemorrhaging after surgery, my blood sugar was 425 mg/dl [23.6 mmol/L]. Could this mean I will have diabetes in the future?

February 23, 2010
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I checked my toddler’s blood sugar and it was 322 mg/dl [17.9 mmol/L]. He’d been cranky and not eating. Might this be diabetes? Should I check him more and take the results to the doctor?

February 22, 2010
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Despite controlling my blood sugar and taking insulin, I keep getting ketones. Why is this?

February 21, 2010
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My seven-year-old often wets herself. In the morning, her Pull-Ups often have a weird smell and her appetite fluctuates. She has ADHD. Could her symptoms be related to diabetes?

February 20, 2010
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Now that she is 11, might our daughter be ready for sleepovers at friends’ houses? She is pretty responsible about her diabetes, but sometimes has lapses in judgment.

February 20, 2010
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