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ADHD

How does one discipline a child with type 1 who also has ADHD?

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My seven year old son, diagnosed 15 months ago with type 1 diabetes, is in the first grade and sometimes acts out in school. He is receiving professional counseling and being evaluated for ADHD. I told his principal and teacher uncontrolled blood sugars could be why he is having a difficult time controlling feelings, outbursts, etc. Please educate me and school personnel about diabetes and unwanted behaviors of young kids.

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My 13 year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago, and about 18 months later, he was diagnosed with ADHD and began taking medications for that. Sometimes, he takes an ADHD medication “holiday”, and then he needs about 30% more insulin. What is it about the ADHD medications that makes this difference?

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My son is hyperactive. Does gestational diabetes affect a child after birth?

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In a recent urine test, my son had a high sugar level. He has ADHD, but is not medicated. Is there a relationship between ADHD and diabetes?

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My niece is 7 1/2 years old. She has had diabetes since 4 1/2 years. She very often runs low sugar and goes into pre-coma stages. She is in 2nd grade and is only at beginning 1st grade level. The school insisted she be tested for ADHD.

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Is it true that children with diabetes are more apt to develop ADHD or ADD?

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My son is 5 years old; at birth he was hypoglycemic. I was told that he could have learning issues due to the extremely low glucose levels he experienced in the hospital.

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Can Strattera affect one’s diabetes?

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My 11 year old stepson was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and has has ADDHA. He suddenly has no impulse control and is having some type of episodes where he is not aware of his behavior. He is within his blood sugar ranges, but all those carbs turn to sugar and he has never been able to handle sugar. We need a specialist, someone who has knowledge of how these two conditions interact.

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