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My friend has diabetes, is acting really weird, and it is scaring me! I don’t know what to think! Do you know of any symptoms that affect people with diabetes mentally?

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My 16 year old son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes five weeks ago, is having behavior problems at school. I have addressed the school issues with him, and he has accepted his punishment, but the behavior is continuing. Could he be having a reaction to his insulin?

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My boyfriend, 25, seems to “get the blues” often, I’m convinced that it has to do with his diabetes, but there’s nothing he can put his finger on that would be causing these feelings. What is the connection is between diabetes and depression? Does diabetes change the serotonin levels in your body?

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My 19 year old son has had type 1 diabetes for nine years and takes Ultralente and Humalog. I was told he is using marijuana, but he has had negative blood tests. Does the insulin play any part in a negative blood test results?

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My teenage son, who has type 1 diabetes, does not want to wear a necklace or bracelet. Is there a company that has a catalog of all the different types of medical alert stuff (rings, tattoos, patches, jewelry, etc.) all in one catalog? I have spent much time looking but it seems that they all just carry necklaces and bracelets.

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I am a regular smoker of marijuana. When I smoke, it always lowers my blood sugars. Does it indeed lower blood sugars?

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My teenaged son was recently diagnosed. He doesn’t want to check his blood sugars and doesn’t care about his future health. What should I do?

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I’m a teen who’s had diabetes for six years. I don’t like to test my blood sugar and am afraid of lows since I had an early morning seizure. I’ve been in DKA three times. I don’t like talking to professionals about this. What should I do?

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I’m a 23 year old female who has had type 1 diabetes for three years, and, for the past year, I have had great troubles keeping my appetite under control. I’m now also seeing a psychiatrist and taking a medication used in treating eating disorders. Nevertheless, it doesn’t seem to help. I would like to get your advice as to what should I do to stop destroying myself like that.

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My 15 year old son who is on an insulin pump is completely noncompliant with his diabetes management. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

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