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We were told to keep our toddler’s blood sugar in a higher range to promote growth. What blood sugars are safe and normal to help us transition to levels below 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L]?

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Diagnosed a month ago, my son was having many lows so the endocrinologist changed his insulin-to-carbohydrate ratios, the ones for breakfast and lunch drastically. Why would he make such drastic changes? I am now concerned about highs.

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Diagnosed three months ago, my toddler has elevated pre-dinner blood sugars. Is it because she naps in the afternoon? Is she having roller coaster blood sugars because she is so young?

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My nephew’s blood sugar drops very low for a couple of days, then goes up, so he needs insulin. Tests have not explained why he has this repeating pattern. What are your thoughts?

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I am 14 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was eight. We’ve been trying to an appointment with the doctor for almost a year now to see about getting a pump because I really want a pump. Every time my mom calls they say that I’m on a list to see the doctor. Do you know if they are allowed to neglect people with diabetes like that?

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My 11 1/2 year old is currently experiencing the dawn phenomenon practically every morning. We have moved his night time injection of NPH to 10 pm. What else should be done? Should we be testing and giving injections of Humalog in the middle of the night? Can we expect this to last throughout adolescence? Should we consider night time pump therapy?

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My 16 year old son has Type 1 diabetes. He also has Down’s Syndrome. I know that most teenagers are managing their diabetes on a four injection per day regimen using the pen. Do you have any experience of Down’s Syndrome people on this regimen?

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My 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with diabetes several weeks ago. I am almost certain that my child is lactose intolerant. How much does this affect her blood sugar levels and the way insulin works for her?

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I am 14 years old and have had IDDM for just over a year. Am I able to sleep in to at least 10�A.M. without getting up to have my insulin and breakfast at 8�A.M.? This is sometimes a problem when sleeping at a friend’s house.

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My six year old son has had diabetes for three years now, and although we love his doctor and diabetes team we have recently developed a difference of opinion. Recently we started using a sliding scale of his Humalog. Our medical team is actually against this.

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