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Behavior

Recently, I had a bad low blood sugar reaction. I was angry and violent. Should I be concerned about such behavior? Will my brain be effected?

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I’m really depressed about having diabetes, especially since I can’t get rid of the swelling at my injection sites. How can I get rid of the swelling?

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My toddler, diagnosed with type 1 early this year, runs away crying when I try to do injections anywhere but her arms. Do you have any advice about how to get her to let me do shots elsewhere?

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My teen daughter often forgets to test or bolus. We’ve tried restrictions and rewards, now counseling. Is there anything else? I’m extremely frustrated!

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Recently, my neighbor has begun to repeat what others say, verbatim. Is this an indication of a habit or something else?

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Diagnosed in June, our young son is not eating much, playing at the dinner table. How can we encourage our child to eat at meal times so that we do not have to worry about nighttime lows?

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My son adjusted to his diagnosis quickly in early 2009, but, recently, has become very anxious, both at school and at home. How can I help him get beyond the anxiety?

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My child has been refusing to eat, saying this will prevent a high blood sugar and that he does not need to check his blood sugar. How should I deal with this?

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My daughter has had rage episodes to include aggressive, defiant and destructive behavior, either when very low or very high. Are these episodes related to her diabetes? What impact does adrenaline have on blood glucose levels?

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My 35 year old sister has been told ( or at least she tells us she has been told ) that she has “brittle diabetes”. She smokes marijuana regularly, abuses alcohol and mind-altering prescription drugs. Will this exacerbate the condition?

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