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Behavior

My 15 year old friend doesn’t take his diabetes seriously. He drinks and I am afraid for him. What should I do?

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My son was diagnosed in November 2004 and needs only a small amount of NPH daily. He does have some post-meal high blood sugars. What kind of damage might they be causing? Is it possible his recent behavior is related to blood sugar fluctuations?

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Do diabetes and blood sugar levels have an influence on mood swings?

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Diagnosed with type 1 in July, my toddler still wakes about every two hours to get a drink. Is this behavioral or related to his diabetes? His blood sugars have been in range during the night.

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Diagnosed at age two with a very high blood sugar, my son, now five, has some developmental delays. Could they have resulted from the trauma he experienced at diagnosis?

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My adult son is not taking care of his diabetes. He won’t talk to me about it, but has told his dad he is not taking his medications. How can I help him get on the right path?

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My brother was just diagnosed with type 1. He throws a fit for each test and injection. Is there any way to tell him about his condition in a way that will ease his fears?

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If diabetes isn’t taken care of, can it cause mental issues? Can it cause someone to become schizophrenic or bipolar or just have random fits of anger?

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My friend’s teen daughter is not taking of her diabetes. I have been asked to help care for her. How can I get her to take better care of herself? We are hoping a pump will be helpful.

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I am a case worker with two young children who have type 1. In separate homes, both children are sneaking foods. What should the parents do to stop this behavior?

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