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What would be some of the causes for a child with reasonably good blood sugars (150 mg/dl [8.3 mmol/L]) to be spilling glucose, but not ketones, in fresh urine samples? She is a type 1 diagnosed about six months ago, in good health, HbA1c down to 7.5%, and otherwise well.

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I have type 2 diabetes and have established pretty good control. However, I have noticed my first morning blood sugar averages about 20-30 mg/dl [1.1-1.7 mmol/L] higher than my bedtime readings, even if I don’t eat for hours before bed, and if I test again after my morning walk it goes up another 20-30 mg/dl [1.1-1.7 mmol/L]. Is this normal? If so, what is the cause? What can I do to prevent it?

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Our 12 year old son, who has Type 1 diabetes, was diagnosed approximately 12 weeks ago. After achieving initial near perfect control regarding his blood sugar and diet, we are experiencing problems with both ‘lows’ and ‘highs’.

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Has there been any research done on the functioning of diabetes teams? I am unhappy with the team we have now for my 5 year old daughter, and would like to know what to look for. What makes a team work well?

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My nine year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with type 1. What diet does she need to follow her so that the levels remain under control? What fruits can be given keeping the same in mind? Is it possible to avoid insulin and give pills?

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About six months ago, I discovered that my second child has diabetes. The range the doctors advised and my son’s blood glucose levels are, mostly, different. What is the required range of glucose that a four year old child must not exceed? Is it advised to give extra insulin, if I find it very high?

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I am 23 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes nine months ago. I am currently taking around 9 units of 70/30 insulin a day. I don’t mind taking shots, but it’s the glucose testing I hate. I’m having to check my blood glucose about 14 times a day because it’s so erratic. Do you have any recommendations?

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I am working with a 30 year old man with Downs Syndrome who has diabetes. He is experiencing lots of changes and challenges related to his living arrangement. I would like to know if there is any advice available in how to manage diabetes for people with intellectual disabilities.

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Every meal was a battle trying to get him to eat more or denying his request for more. Recently, I have begun giving him his injection immediately after he finishes eating, based on the carbs he ate. His doctor says this is wrong, but can’t really explain why. Why must he be given his shot before he eats?

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My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 a week ago. She has been home 4 days. Blood sugars have never been lower than 275 and are typically in the 300+ range. Ketones generally absent, but sometimes moderate. How long does it take to see some 70-180 blood sugar levels?

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