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I am a child specific aide to a six year old girl diagnosed with diabetes about six months ago, and her blood sugars are very irregular (67-488 mg/dl [3.7-27.1 mmol/L]). Is it common for a child to have sugars like this? What is a normal range for a child her age?

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My daughter is 10 years old and was diagnosed three months ago. Recently her lunchtime sugars have been high so we may give her some Humalog to bring it down at lunchtime. Would we be better off to give 4 shots a day (Humalog at the 3 meals and NPH at bedtime)?

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My 3 1/2 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes one week after his second birthday. I’m concerned about his cholesterol level and it’s significance and implications for a diabetic child. His cholesterol level has stayed around 200 despite our efforts to improve it.

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My four year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 18 months old. He has been having problems with overnight blood sugars. Our diabetes team can’t seem to find a solution to these problems. Our diabetes team can’t seem to find a solution to these problems. What are your suggestions?

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My niece was diagnosed when she was 20 months old. She will be turning 4 in a few days. She lives in the New York metro area. Do you know of a facility or physician who might have worked or do work with type 1 diabetics that acquired the disease at such a young age?

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I am 29 years old and was diagnosed with diabetes 2 weeks ago. My doctor didn’t put me on medication, only on diet and exercise for three months. I am overweight by 50 pounds. I am scared because my mother died of diabetes at just 46 years old. If I practice a healthy lifestyle will I be okay, and expect to live a normal life?

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My 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 at the age of 10. She now takes Humalog and Ultralente and Lente. I am also concerned about this thing she is having in the middle of the night that she takes the Lente for. I worry about that happening, her having too much insulin and reacting to it.

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My son was diagnosed at age 6, now 7. His 2-3 hour post meal number almost every day is 200-350. I ask his endocrinologist if a small amount of Humalog at lunch would correct the problem since my son only takes 2 shots/day. He says no.

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I can’t seem to find any information about people with diabetes who decide to pierce body parts. Are there any other people with diabetes who have gotten their tongue pierced? Is there a safe time? What would happen if I did get my tongue pierced?

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I have an eight year old with type 1 diabetes who was diagnosed four years ago. For the past three years, in hot sunny weather, she has very high readings. Does the heat/sun affecting readings in a strong way?

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