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Behavior

My 19 year old refuses to check her blood sugar and take insulin other than one daily shot of Lantus. She refuses to discuss this with me or the doctor. What do I do?

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What should I do about my teen son who refuses to take insulin for all the foods he eats? He is depressed, but won’t go to the therapist. What should I do?

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Our nine-year-old is checking her blood sugar up to 20 times a day because she is insecure/low. What can we do to support/reassure her?

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When my granddaughter’s blood sugar is very low, she jerks her head and shakes all over, not recognizing her own mother. What is this?

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Recently, my friend was 80 mg/dl [4.4 mmol/L] and ate lots of sweets. Then, she was 400 mg/dl [22.2 mmol/L]. She took insulin and went to bed. Is this normal? Should she be eating this way?

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Upset at being grounded, my 13 year old daughter took extra insulin to cause a low and get attention. Should we reconsider getting her on a pump?

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My friend works at a daycare facility where a 10 year old girl often eats poorly. Teachers have found used lancets, strips, etc. at the facility. Is there anything they can do to get the girl to be more cooperative?

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My newly diagnosed daughter, who is usually calm, has started to act very hyperactive, like her sister who was diagnosed several years ago. Can insulin have an effect on the way children act?

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How can I get my son to get involved with groups or other children who have diabetes?

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Sometimes my boyfriend curses and yells if I wake him during the night. Later, he remembers some of his behavior and apologizes. He thinks his actions are related to his blood sugars. What could be going on?

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