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I have had diabetes for 44 years, went on a pump about a month ago, I am trying for a glucose range of 100-160 mg/dl [5.6-8.9mmol/L], but I am everywhere except between those ranges! If someone can help me, I would appreciate it!

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I am a 19 year old female with diabetes, and I am wondering why my blood sugar is up about 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] every time I test it. What I can do to get it down to where it needs to be?

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A 15 year old, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 18 months is experiencing high morning fever, dizziness, headache, and occasional vomiting. Blood sugar levels vary at the time of these symptoms. Could these symptoms be diabetes related?

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My 14 year old son, who has type 1 diabetes, now sees a pediatric endocrinologist. As he leaves childhood, should he continue to see a pediatric endocrinologist or should he move on to an adult endocrinologist. In other words, does a pediatric endocrinologist specialize in type 1 diabetes or in children with diabetes?

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My 10 year old son uses a combination of Humalog and NPH before breakfast and at supper. Because of the action of Humalog, how necessary is it for him to have an additional dose of Humalog to cover the lunch meal?

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I have a patient who has lung cancer, a high postprandial blood glucose, and large urine acetone. At present he comatose, has a fever and is on Actrapid Insulin given every four to six hours, along with a plain normal saline infusion. I want another option for this patient.

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I’m 30 years old, I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and I have many questions.

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My 11 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes for two years. A recent visit to our consultant resulted in a comment that she may be insulin resistant. All references to “insulin resistance” tends to point to patients about to or already have type 2 diabetes.

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My three year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six months ago. He has just had a viral infection which has caused his sugars to fluctuate badly. Is it true that children with diabetes have a poorer immune system? Is there anything we can include in his diet to increase his immunity?

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Four months ago, I convinced my two and a half year old son’s diabetes team to put him on a Lantus/Humalog regimen with carb counting. When his was on the NPH and Humalog, his blood sugars mostly high, and they still are.They now suggested that I factor in an additional correction doses. I already check him four to five times a day and give him four shots. Isn’t this overkill?

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