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My 13 month old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three weeks ago, and she now seems to be going into her honeymoon phase, which I was does not usually happen when the children are this young. Could you tell me if there are any books that could tell me more about the honeymoon phase so maybe I could understand it better? Is it at all possible that she may be able to come off her insulin at some point?

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I have been told that people with type 1 diabetes can control their condition with tablets before they reach the stage where insulin injections are necessary. Can you tell me what these tablets are and how they control the condition?

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I am 46 years old, I have had diabetes since I was 18, and I take insulin. What procedure must I follow to be safe from diabetes complications?

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What are the goals in managing diabetes?

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My four year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 10 months old, and I have heard that some people change their eating habits and no longer need insulin injections. Is that true?

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I don’t believe my son is paying enough attention to what my 22 month old grandson eats and depends too much on the insulin injections. I thought both were important. What advice can you give?

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I recently went on birth control pills and confirmed my suspicion (as well as that of my physician) that my hormone levels have a significant impact on my blood sugars. Can you direct me to medical research regarding the insulin-inhibiting effects of estrogen and progesterone?

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I was diagnosed two weeks ago. I have been placed on Glucovance and made major changes in my diet resulting in easily keeping my glucose in control. I would like to know why people with diabetes can’t use medications to control their blood glucose levels with the minimal necessary changes to diet. If I can keep my blood glucose level normal, isn’t that the point, regardless of what sugars I eat?

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My husband takes Glucophage and Actos and works the evening shift. His blood sugar when he gets in from work is okay, but by morning it is high. Can you tell me why his blood sugars are going up while he is sleeping?

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I am 15 years old, I was diagnosed with diabetes two years back, and both of my parents have diabetes treated with oral medicine. Can I take oral medication instead of daily injections?

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