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My stepdaughter developed type 1 diabetes about 16 months ago, and my wife and I are trying to help her cope with her disease which has been a struggle from day one. Our latest drama we have found out that she has been giving us false readings from her glucose meter. Any suggestions?

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My son who has autism had behavior issues that we struggled with but since his diagnosis with type 1 diabetes about eight months ago, his behaviors have escalated and become more violent in nature. How does diabetes affect a person with autism? We know it’s different but do not know how to better understand it in order to help him.

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My nine year old daughter is a binge eater and has been in DKA six times. Counseling has not worked. How can we stop this and get her blood sugars in range?

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I have been checking my blood sugar up to 50 times a day, paranoid about being low. I have anxiety problems, too. Is this hormones or something else?

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When low, my son has irrational and sometimes violent episodes. Is this common?

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Is it safe for my daughter to give her injections through clothing? How can I get her to take better care of her diabetes?

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If he does not have diabetes, why does my son behave aggressively when he eats sugary foods? Is it harmful to give him food containing artificial sweeteners?

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My daughter, who has diabetes since she was 18 months old, has been lying about her blood sugars, sneaking foods, not taking her medications. She is seeing a counselor, but her behavior hasn’t changed. Do you have any recommendations?

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I am 16 and have been in treatment programs several times to help me take better care of myself. I was doing well, but am slipping back into old habits. Why do I always need help?

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My teen son has become lax about checking his blood sugars. I’ve tried to explain how his present actions will affect his future health. What should I do?

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