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Behavior

How does one discipline a child with type 1 who also has ADHD?

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Five months ago, we got a 14 year old boy who has had diabetes for two years. His father is an alcoholic, and his mother has severe depressive symptoms. He is rejecting the rules and norms in the care centre. The psychiatric doctor met with the child several times, and he does not think that the child needs psychiatric care. Would you kindly tell me if the psychiatrist is correct?

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My 13 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes six monthes ago. He is doing a good job of taking his shots and watching his diet (most of the time). He seems to be having a problem accepting the diabetes in that he doesn’t want to talk about it.

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My son has had diabetes for two years. In the last couple of months his behavior has become more uncontrollable. Is this normal for a child to have this kind of behavior?

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My seven year old son has ADHD and is on medication. If he doesn’t receive a snack, he loses control and blanks out with a far away look. I was recently told that his blood should be drawn for hypoglycemia. Have you ever run across a child who suffers from behavioral issues due to this?

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About two years ago, my 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and, about three months later, she started experiencing some disturbing symptoms. She’s every test imaginable, and her diabetes doctor says it must be depression. Please direct me to a research facility that can give me more information.

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I have diabetes, I have a friend at school who also has it, and I am worried. Even the teachers are worried about her. So they asked me to try to talk to her. Anything you can give me on how to get her to realize she is slowly killing herself will really help!

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My wife (aged 41 years) has type 1 diabetes, and since her diagnosis five years ago, her sex drive is virtually non-existent. Is this normal? If so, can you advise any help or publications on this subject?

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I work with a four year old child with both Pervasive Developmental Disability (mild) and type 1 diabetes. I am trying to assist the parent with a program for toilet training, and am wondering how to handle the problem of frequent urination, especially when away from home?

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I have a 4.2 year old son who has been Type 1 since 26 months old. Lately he has voiced his displeasure at having his insulin shots: he gets very upset and we fight and it is hard for me. Is there anything that I might try to make it a little more pleasant?

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