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Behavior

A 13 year old female who has had type 1 diabetes for three years is now refusing blood draws. She does her blood sugars at home, and they are in the 300 mg/dl [16.7 mmol/L] range. She refused to come to her last doctor’s appointment that specifically was to address the need for certain labs. Her mother came alone. Do you have any suggestions?

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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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My 22 year old son, who has had diabetes since he was 14, is very depressed over his diabetes. Is there any place that can help him start to get his diabetes under some kind of control and help him emotionally? I’m so worried about him, but I cannot find anyone who can help, and I feel like I am losing my son.

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I am a school nurse caring for a six year old who often gets upset and throws his lunch on the floor. Other times he refuses his lunch time insulin. His mom wants us to restrain him to give him his shot. What are your thoughts on this situation?

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Since his diagnosis two months ago, my toddler gets very “wired” after 8 p.m. and won’t go to bed. Could this be a reaction to the insulin?

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My 20 year old son has had diabetes since he was 10 months old. He is now refusing to check his blood sugar before injecting insulin. How can we get him to test?

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As the only child with diabetes in her school, my 11 year old daughter is depressed about her diabetes. She is also eating without taking insulin. How can I convince her to follow the rules about diabetes and eating?

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My son daydreams a lot in class and has a very hard time staying focused. Does his diabetes have anything to do with this?

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My daughter is in denial and is rebelling against her diabetes by not doing her blood sugar properly. How can I convince her to start testing again?

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Since her recent diagnosis, my three year old’s behavior has become unacceptable. She says mean things and hits people. Is this common for children with diabetes? How should I handle it?

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