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ADHD

My 11 year old daughter has type 1 diabetes and is also on Ritalin. Her behavior is bad and she doesn’t listen. Does all this play a major role in her behavior?

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I think I may have ADD. Is anyone researching into a link between ADD and type 1 diabetes?

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My eight year old son was diagnosed with diabetes about six months ago. Before that he was diagnosed with ADHD. Could high blood sugar levels mask as ADHD?

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I am a teacher working with a student who has type 1 diabetes at age three and is on medications for management of ADHD and other emotional difficulties. Lately, he has experienced multiple “highs” at various times of the day and some dangerous lows, also at various times. Has anyone done a study to show if these medications impact sugar levels or metabolism?

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My son was diagnosed with type 1 four months ago. After his first dose of Focalin for his ADHD, his blood sugar was elevated after breakfast. Is it related to the medication?

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My six year old son has type 1 diabetes and is in first grade. He is very bright and articulate, but is having a problem in school this year. Teachers are starting to talk about attention deficit disorder. Is there any connection between diabetes and learning abilities?

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My ex-wife is convinced that my son also suffers from a very mild case of ADD, and, although some of his teachers and his former pediatrician agree, I don’t. My concern is that his behavior at home may be a result of his environment rather than any psychiatric problem. Do you have any experience here? Can you refer me to an appropriate advisor?

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Diagnosed with type 1 at 2, my grandson has just started on Ritalin as he begins kindergarten. What effects might the drug have on his blood sugars?

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My 10 year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes nine months ago. At the time of the diabetes diagnose, he was also being tested for ADD/ADHD. We disregarded all of the ADD/ADHD results as we thought it was due to the diabetes. Now, we are re-visiting this issue and he is being tested again by the school and a psychologist. Are there any parents out there who have children with type 1 as well as ADD/ADHD? Are they on medications?

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My son’s teacher wants my son tested for ADHD. I have read about ADHD medications causing enlargement of the heart. Is he at greater risk of complications from these medications due to his diabetes?

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