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I am a 38 year old nurse who has had type 1 diabetes for 18 years, and lately I have noticed symptoms of depression. Is it common for people with diabetes to develop depression? Why? I would like to know which direction to turn for the appropriate help.

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My son has been talking a lot in class, and it seems that most of the time when he does this is sugar level is over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L]. Does this has anything to do with his sugar level?

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I have a student who is 14 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11. I know that going through puberty can cause levels blood sugar levels to be unstable. Can this also cause a decrease in ability to concentrate and complete a task?

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My 15 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes since she was seven and has been on the insulin pump for years, and we are having a lot of trouble getting her to check her sugar and bolus.

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My son refuses to take insulin. I am tired of fighting him about taking his shots. I do not know what to do. My son’s doctors are saying I have to give him his shots. I get distracted very easy with the other kids and it’s very hard to watch that he takes his shot. I would like to get him on the pump but the doctors say he has to follow this packet before he can get the pump.

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My older sister (age 25) suffers from diabetes and is in horrible control. My family is so distraught and helpless, and her hemoglobin A1c is 17%! I am so worried about her and talking to her doctor is useless. Is there a place that young people with diabetes can go to get help once and for all?

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My seven year old daughter who has had type 1 diabetes since she was 23 months old, also has ADD. Throughout our “journey” we have had constant battles over shots. In order to help her, I went to bat for her with my insurance company for 12 long months to get her an insulin pump, but we are still having problems with her psychologically. Can you shed some light on this?

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My son hasn’t checked his blood sugar in six months and often injects an hour after eating. How can I convince him to take better care of his diabetes?

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I am desperate because my daughter’s blood sugars will be good today and bad tomorrow, she cries all day, and she said that she wants to die because this is not a life to live. She said that I don’t love her because I should let her die if I really love her.

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How can I control my son’s behavior at school? He is defiant, has mood swings and can’t keep his hands to himself. His blood sugars are either high or low.

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