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Behavior

On weekdays, I don’t check my blood sugar in the morning. I guess what it is and take insulin. I’m usually fine at lunch time. Is this okay or do I need morning checks?

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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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My 11-year-old has food issues. She sneaks things and asks for seconds or thirds at the dinner table. When she sneaks, she denies it, but her elevated blood sugars provide the proof. What do you recommend? We want her to stop this behavior before she hurts herself.

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My seven-year-old behaves very poorly at school when his blood sugar is low. Yesterday, he was unresponsive, but his blood sugar was fine. Could this be diabetes related or something else? Is his type of behavior common for those with diabetes?

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My niece, who is now staying with me, doesn’t take care of her diabetes. I am scared something will happen to her. What kind of help is there out there that can help us deal with this?

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Since her diagnosis with type 1, my young daughter has been whiny, less cooperative and defiant at school. Can out of range blood sugars affect behavior?

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Because of medical neglect by her family, a child has been placed in my care. She has very poor eating habits and has been in DKA several times. How can I get her to change her habits, take better care of herself?

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Is it true that diabetes of any type can cause signs of depression especially in young children?

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My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 years ago. She has intermittent bouts of non-compliance. This past week, she was in the ER for ketoacidosis. We don’t have money for counseling, have insurance but pays very minimal for counseling.

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My daughter, age 7, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 4 weeks ago. She is claiming low blood sugar each time she doesn’t want to do an actively at school. She is trying to get all of her friends to feel sorry for her, and her friends have seen the kids’ video on diabetes and are tired of hearing about it. How long will this last?

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