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Behavior

Following a very low blood sugar, my daughter was very confused. What can you tell me about this behavior? In the past, she would get violent when low. She is now in Fairbanks, Alaska and does not have an endocrinologist.

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How do I know if my 14-year-old son has an eating disorder? He lost 16 pounds over the summer and has kept it off. We struggle to get him to eat.

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My son has been lying about his blood sugars, not checking, not bolusing properly, etc. What should I do to get him back on track?

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My 18-year-old has taken over her diabetes care while living at home. Her A1c is around 12, so she’s not taking very good care of herself. How do I help her transition into adulthood? Should I try to resume some of her diabetes care?

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Diagnosed nine years ago, my daughter seems to be suffering from diabetes burnout, does not want to discuss it, seems sad at times. How can I help her?

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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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My six year old niece has had Juvenile Diabetes since age two. On occasion she has fits with extreme anger and self abuse. Could these fits be linked to a chemical imbalance due to the diabetes?

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My ten and a half year old daughter has had Type 1 Diabetes for almost 4 years. She is now on the pump. She seems to be becoming more nervous and overly responsible in all areas of her life. How can I help her not be so nervous and worried about so much, especially with her levels etc.?

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My sister was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in adolescence and now, in her late forties, is experiencing complications. She lives with mom, but when Sis was living alone, there were indications that she was abusing alcohol and concealing it. Her current behavior causes me concern that she is again engaging in some destructive behavior and trying to hide it from Mom and her medical team.

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I am having difficulty dealing with my child’s oppositional behaviors towards adherence to his treatment (such as dinner time situations of food intake). Would you please list some available resources to help?

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