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Before I knew what was wrong with me and went in to the doctor, I had delusions. The doctor did all kinds of tests and all that was found was diabetes. Do you think that this is normal?

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My 14 year old has always had blood sugars that have been difficult to control. She can also be verbally and physically aggressive and has taken an antidepressant medication, which didn’t seem to help. Could her behavior problems be caused by other factors such as a chemical imbalance or just her temperament?

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My husband has been having increasingly extreme temper outbursts which he says is caused by his diabetes (usually because he hasn’t eaten in over 12 hours). Can his diabetes cause such extreme temper outbursts and unreasonable reactions?

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Since my son was diagnosed, I have had a very hard time with my emotions. I am very strong around him, however, when I am alone, I break down and cry a lot. I really don’t think I’m feeling “sorry” for myself, I think I’m just so sad for him. Is this normal? Do other parents go through this? Should I talk to a counselor or give it more time?

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I am working with a fifth grade boy who is refusing to come to school and when he is forced to, he panics and becomes aggressive. Is there any indication that his refusal to attend school has any relationship to his diabetes?

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My husband has been diabetic for 8 years. He does not control his sugars with medication as he is prescribed. I am noticing major mental changes. For the past 4 years, there have been subtle changes. This past year, his temper has become uncontrolled. The latest concern seems to be his memory. Is this something that could be associated with the uncontrolled diabetes?

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My boyfriend has had type 1 diabetes for approximately 17 years. Is it normal for a young person (he’s 19) to have a hard time discussing their diabetes? It’s almost like he’s ashamed of it.

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I was asked in a chat room what books there are to help parents of a child who uses his diabetes against them to get what he wants. The parents did have a child who died so they are overprotective of the child that is left. The people are from the UK and have limited resources to work with.

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My mentally handicapped sister has type 2 diabetes, and even though, our father died last year of diabetes, lately she doesn’t care about it. She is eating anything she wants, her blood sugar level is dangerously high, and she will not listen to anyone. What will happen to her? Can she slip into a coma or worse?

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I have recently been diagnosed with hypoglycemia and anorexia and have a lot of cravings for high carb/sugary foods. I know it would be best for me to avoid these, but I have a lot of trouble because I am an emotional eater. Do you have any suggestions that would help me curb this habit and also control my hypoglycemia at the same time?

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