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Behavior

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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Since my son’s April diagnosis, I was fired due to the amount of time I was taking off for medical appointments. My son was arrested for shoplifting. I’m exasperated. Do other parents experience similar frustrations after their child’s diagnosis?

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My friend is not taking care of her diabetes. When I’ve seen her meter, I saw nothing but elevated blood sugars and those reading are infrequent. What can I do to help her get back on track?

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For the past several months, my teen daughter has been forgetting to bolus for meals and snacks. How can I encourage her to do so? She is annoyed by my reminders to do so.

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A noncompliant teen at our school refuses to comply with his care plan. Counseling and reminders have not helped. What do you suggest?

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Is it common for someone to take a nap after experiencing hypoglycemia? During the nap, the blood sugar is in the normal range.

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My 12-year-old son often forgets to bolus for his snacks. Is there a way to use his pump or iPod or something else to help remind him to do so?

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My seven year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes shortly after her third birthday. She was an extremely happy baby and toddler but, it seems that since she was diagnosed she has acted very angry and withdrawn. Is this common? Should I be worried that she suffers from clinical depression?

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