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Blood Tests and Insulin Injections

My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about a year and one-half ago, and has a C-peptide test done at his three-month visits. His non-fasting values range from 1.6 to 1.8 Can you please tell me the reason for a a C-peptide? What does the test determine? Does this mean he is still in his honeymoon period?

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Is it true that there are different cutoff numbers for plasma calibrated meters and whole-blood calibrated meters?

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I would like to get some information about the latest and most modern insulin delivery systems.

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I have type 2 diabetes, and my doctor has informed me that I have been controlling my diabetes quite well as evidenced by tests of 6.1%. I cannot remember what the normal range should be. Can you please enlighten me on this?

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Why is a glucose tolerance test done with 75 grams of glucose and not another quantity?

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I am looking for a place in New York (preferably Manhattan) to buy a GlucoWatch device for my six year old son.

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My two year old has newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Is there any way to test how much insulin is still available in his system?

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Current blood glucose test strips in research texts also indicate that certain doses of Vitamins C and E also negate true test results, but neither labels nor patient enclosure sheets warn patients of these test distortions. Are the A1c results also distorted and hidden from public?

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What is the normal range for blood sugar for a 7 year old? Is it the same as adults?

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Do you feel that it is acceptable to take an insulin shot without testing? My son has type 1 diabetes, is 13 years old, was diagnosed approximately 3 1/2 years ago, and is now taking 5 shots per day. For his 3 A.M. shot he sometimes skips his sugar test and takes his shot.

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