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Behavior

Identifying symptoms or mood changes associated with diabetes. When I get tired? When I become indifferent?

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Our five year old son, diagnosed with diabetes at the age of two, also has learning difficulties with autistic tendencies although professionals have not yet confirmed autism. Are there any links between autism and diabetes? Are there any diets we can use?

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I am currently pregnant, also have depression, and I know that pregnancy can cause mood swings, but when I am not pregnant and my sugars are high, my fiance cannot stand to be around me, and I can barely stand being around myself. Can diabetes cause mood swings?

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My 16 year old sister was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago, and ever since, we always took care of her, but for the past year she hasn’t been taking care of herself. What can I do to help her?

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My 14 year old nephew has had type 1 diabetes for three years, and most of his readings are so high they don’t register on the monitors. His doctor does not seem to be too worried. How can we contact someone to suggest a plan of action?

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My 16 year old daughter is tired of doing good management. Her last two HbA1c results were around 10 and 11%. What can I do to help move her out of this place of complacency?

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My ex-wife is convinced that my son also suffers from a very mild case of ADD, and, although some of his teachers and his former pediatrician agree, I don’t. My concern is that his behavior at home may be a result of his environment rather than any psychiatric problem. Do you have any experience here? Can you refer me to an appropriate advisor?

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My niece and nephew, both with diabetes, do not behave. They lie about their diabetes care. Can diabetes be causing their behavioral problems?

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What is the impact of type 1 diabetes on attention span in school based settings, especially for teen boys?

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My three and a half year old son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the tender age of one year, is having problems with potty training. Is potty training more difficult for boys with type 1 diabetes? Is this something that I should be concerned about?

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