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I have an unspecified eating disorder and mild gastroparesis. I end up purging or bolusing too much insulin to get my stomach to feel empty, but the latter can cause a low. What else can I do?

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Six years after diagnosis, my teen daughter refuses to discuss her diabetes. She’s had poor control for the last two years and wants no help determining the cause of overnight highs. How can she be persuaded to accept help?

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Recently diagnosed, my daughter has been locking herself in her room and making a mess when she does not get her way. How can I discipline her without causing stress induced hypoglycemia?

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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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In your answer to a question asking about the side effects of Ecstasy and LSD on a 19 year old’s diabetes, you simply told him to stop. Although this might be the best solution, be realistic — he’s not going to stop because you told him to. Why don’t you help him or point him in the right direction to find out the information he requested?

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My seven year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about three months ago, and I am very concerned whether it will affect her physical and emotional development. Will I end up with a unsociable child because of diabetes?

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My best friend, who is a 24 years old and has diabetes, recently approached me about trying various designer drugs. Although I told him that it was not a good idea, I feel that he will. I would like to be able to go to him with actual information on what the added risks to this experimentation. Can you assist, or point me in the right direction?

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We chaperone a high school band and have one child who is 15 and wears an insulin pump. She is able to do on the spot glucose checks, but is very attention-seeking and frequently gives misleading information in order to receive sweets. She does not follow a proper diet. There is practically no parental involvement, and her physician has submitted very vague information to us. What should be do for first aid for hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?

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