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I recently experienced DKA and am having problems controlling my blood sugars. Should I consult my doctor or make my own changes? Am I now at increased risk of future episodes of DKA?

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As an active teen who uses an insulin pump, I am frustrated by my higher A1c and problems with my infusion sets adhering. Can’t shots work just as well as an insulin pump? Would my doctor and parents think that I was a failure because I came off my pump?

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My son’s diabetes team has recommended Lantus, but did not mention any fast acting insulin. What should we do?

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I know each case is different, but how long does it typically take for a LADA patient to require some type of treatment other than diet and exercise? How close are researchers to finding a way to prolong or stop the autoimmune process in these patients who seem to have a “window of opportunity” that is typically longer than a normal honeymoon in type 1 diabetes?

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Are there are oral medications used for type 2 that can reduce the daily insulin requirement in type 1 patients?

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I can’t seem to get my son’s blood sugars to stay within normal ranges. Is it normal for a child this young to have blood sugars that are up and down even when we keep doing everything correctly? What do I need to do?

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The doctor would like to put my daughter on a additional shot of NPH at lunch time to try to prevent the hypoglycemia but to try to bring down her numbers in the afternoon and evening. What is your opinion on this? Will there be an overlapping of insulin?

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I am 27 years old, I am taking pre-mixed insulin twice per day, right now, my fasting blood sugar are low, and injections are inconvenient for me. Is there any oral therapy for me?

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The endocrinologist gave me a prescription for metformin, but the thought of having to be on medication scares me, so I didn’t take it. I followed the diet that the dietitian laid out for me and did the treadmill for 20 minutes five times per week. My sugar level came down and my weight just stayed the same. Can I continue controlling my diabetes by diet and exercise?

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My 41 year old son is taking rosiglitazone, metformin, and insulin for his diabetes, but he is not doing well and is putting on a great amount of weight. Is this an acceptable regimen for his condition?

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