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Because it feels like food is sitting in my stomach, I have been purging a little of some of my meals. Given that I have had abdominal trauma in the past, could this be gastroparesis? Is purging more dangerous for a type 1 diabetic to engage in as opposed to a non-diabetic?

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Are there any tips on how to inject a newly diagnosed young child who panics are the thought of his injections? Are there ways to help ease his fear of injections?

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My teen son will not test before eating or going to bed; he just doesn’t care any more, lies about his readings. How should I handle this? Is this normal?

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My 21 year old boyfriend has had type 1 diabetes since age 13. Two years ago, when I first met him, he weighed 275 pounds and now he weighs in at about 190 pounds. He does not control his diabetes at all. The last time we checked his blood sugar was above 500 mg/dl [27.8 mmol/L]. I have noticed a lot of muscle loss, and his eyes look sunken in. Please help me with information that would scare him into listening to me about the seriousness of diabetes.

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I have a 14 year old brother (type 1) who cannot resist the temptations of chocolate or sweets. He has recently had an episode of DKA but this still does not stop him from eating sugary foods.

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My boyfriend is a 21 year old Type 1 diabetic, diagnosed when he was 3. His health on average is good, but I worry about his lack of concern when his blood readings are very high and when he has insulin reactions. I worry constantly and I can’t take the heartbreak of more frequent insulin reactions.

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My 13 year old daughter, who has had type 1 diabetes for two years, doesn’t feel the need to take care of herself if I’m not standing over her telling her what to do. What can I do with her?

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Our marriage is falling apart, and I would like to know if my wife’s lack diabetes control could possibly be our largest problem. She finally said she would see our doctor but that was over six months ago, she never went and is getting progressively more depressed. Should I force her to see our doctor?

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My two and a half year old son, diagnosed less than four months ago, has been having nightmares which I think are about getting a shot. Now he is more moody about checking his sugar too. Is this normal for his age? What can I do to help him conquer these nightmares?

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I am quite large, have had diabetes for almost 21 years, and for the last few years, I seem to overeat compulsively. It’s kind of like it’s all or nothing for me. Is gastric bypass an accepted and safe procedure for people with diabetes?

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