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Behavior

Do fluctuations in blood sugar causing a high or a low affect a child’s behavior? Is aggressive behavior common for people with high blood sugars?

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Since my teen daughter doesn’t take care of her diabetes, she had protein in her urine. Is it true that improved control could reverse or minimize any possible damage?

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My teen niece was diagnosed with type 1 by the pediatrician. She was given no treatment plan, not even a glucometer. She is rebelling, refusing to acknowledge the diagnosis. She says she will never give herself injections. What can I do to help her through this? I’ve lived with type 1 for 31 years.

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Since his diagnosis over two years ago, my 19-year-old son has had excellent control even though he tests only two to four times a day and doesn’t always take his meter along. Is he just lucky? He hates exercise. Will this possibly lead to a mid-life heart attack? When can I expect him to become more conscientious with this care?

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Diagnosed last April, my son is experiencing very high blood sugars. I suspect he is “sneaking” food. What do you suggest I do about this?

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My daughter has issues with hygiene, self-esteem, petty thefts, possibly depression, maybe related to her diabetes. Where can we find help for her?

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My 6 year old grandson has had diabetes for a month. and short term. Since he has started insulin he has became really overactive, he talks back to you, and he does not listen. Before he was well mannered and behaved real good. Could this be coming from the insulin?

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I’m worried about my sister. I’m afraid she may be pretending to have diabetes. After our parents divorced last year (I’m 15 and my sister is 10) she has been desperate for attention. Her best friend has diabetes, so she knows a little about the disease.

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My wife has type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump, but she is not checking her blood sugar and refuses to watch her diet. She is very moody and sometimes seems depressed. How can I help her take better care of herself?

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My seven year old daughter, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about eight months ago, has been making comments a lot lately about not wanting to live and that she just can’t take it anymore. I am becoming really concerned. Should I seek professional counseling for her?

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