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Behavior

I know my son’s behavior is related to his diabetes, but the school don’t agree and is treating it as a bad behavior problem. Do you have a list of behavior problems other then the standard one listed in most of the information about diabetes?

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My 16 year old daughter is withdrawn, non-participatory and always feels sick, and she has become frail and is underdeveloped for her age. She has also developed a curvature to her back. Her blood sugar is controlled to a normal low. Her endocrinologist wants her to gain weight. I want her to live! Help or suggestions would be great!

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At school, our six year old son is having a difficult time focusing and following directions. Is there any link between learning disabilities and diabetes?

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Why should people with diabetes not smoke? Why should they limit themselves to two glasses of wine? Should diabetics see an endocrinologist?

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Are there any sleepover clinics where my friend can learn how to take care of his type 2 diabetes?

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My son’s teacher has contacted CPS because of my son’s behavior. She did not contact my son’s doctors or me at all. Have you seen this happen before?

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Just after her diagnosis, my four-year-old was not fussy about finger checks and injections. Now, she resists. How can we minimize the discomfort? Is this just a stage? How can we help her get through this?

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How can we convince our daughter not to sneak candy? We have tried rewarding her for good blood sugars and punishing her for sneaking and highs. What do you suggest?

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For several months, my 11-year-old has been very resistant to checking his blood sugars and use his pump properly. He has been eating meals only and lost weight. Have others behaved this way? What should we do? He is to see a psychologist in the future.

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I just learned that my son was not truthful with the doctor about his insulin dosages. So, when the doctor gave my son new dosages for Lantus, the amount was not correct. The doctor is out of town and we leave shortly for vacation. What should we do about the Lantus dosage? And, how do I talk to my son about his lying?

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