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Behavior

To achieve better control of my diabetes, I am testing 10 to 20 times a day. My doctor has praised me, but has yet to call to allow me unlimited test strips. Is there any way I can feel more comfortable with my diabetes and not test as much?

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We’ve learned that our daughter is not testing very often and has lied to us about her blood sugar reading. What can we do to persuade her to be more attentive to her diabetes care?

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Since her diagnosis with type 1, my seven year old has been angry and violent, especially towards me, mom. How can I restore a happy environment to the whole family? Will this behavior continue?

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For weeks, my teen daughter has had consistently high blood sugars. She doesn’t seem interested in taking care of her diabetes. How much should we parents do? Do you have any suggestions?

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If a two-year-old, diagnosed in December 2006, is not speaking, could it be related to the high blood sugar she had before diagnosis?

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How can I get my teen son to take better care of himself? Is it safe for him to take creatine? He lifts weights.

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After recent surgery, I had high blood sugars and blood pressure. A calm person, I lashed out at someone. Could this be from the high blood sugar?

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Two years ago, my teen daughter moved in with her mom. Since then, she has not taken care of her diabetes and has high A1cs. What can we do for our daughter? I’m very worried about her.

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Denied a medical release to play football because he doesn’t check his blood sugar, my teen son has experimented with drugs and run away from home. Are there any facilities where he can get help?

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I am concerned about my recent forgetfulness. Could the lows I had when younger be causing this? Is this common in others with long term diabetes?

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