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Since a stomach bug a week ago, my son has needed no insulin to cover the foods he has consumed and has had in range blood sugars. He is still getting Lantus, but I need to reduce this, too. Is this common after an illness?

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The endocrinologist has recommended we put our daughter on a pump before she starts kindergarten in the fall. Our daughter is not interested. What are its advantages compared to pens?

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My fasting and post dinner blood sugars are elevated. I take Actrapid and Insulatard. Can you advise me about what I should do?

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My son recently had strep throat and a stomach virus. As a result his sugar levels bottomed and his insulin was cut dramatically. Two weeks later his sugars and ketones are soaring. Do you have any suggestions?

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My 16 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes for five years. She takes three to four shots a day and is still averaging in the 300s mg/dl [16.7 mmol/L]. We have an excellent diabetes team, but they are stumped also. She is being treated for depression, and sees a counselor. Would giving her multiple shots of Humalog (six to eight shots) help?

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My friend, age 27, has been diagnosed with diabetes. He has eliminated sugar from his diet and his levels are still high. What type of diet do we need to try?

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My 12 year old niece has diabetes. It’s the type where she has to have shots twice a day. Her average is 190. Is this high?

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I’m 13 years old and have had diabetes 1 for 10 years. I have always had it under control, but the last few months it’s been really hard to control it. What is the problem and what can I do to prevent it?

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I am a 15 year old female and I have had diabetes for a year but it is still hard to adjust to the regimen of taking my blood sugar and my insulin. How can I stay on a steady regimen of taking my blood sugar and insulin and staying on my diet?

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I find I am increasingly ‘feeling down’ if my blood sugar is not between 4 and 10 mmol/L [72 and 180 mg/dl] because of the risk of long term side effects. Most are in the realms of normal, but I’ll often have a 12 or 14 mmol/L [216 to 252 mg/dl] every day or so, and I worry. Am I worrying unnecessarily?

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