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I have had type 1 for almost 53 years. I am using R and NPH and have gastroparesis. What can I do to improve my control?

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My young granddaughter has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes was hospitalized for three days. When I was at the hospital, the nurse would give my granddaughter her insulin two hours after she ate. Should I be giving her insulin after two hours? Someone told me you should give the insulin a half-hour after eating.

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I am 10 years old and have had type 1 diabetes for two years. I take 70/30 insulin twice daily and control my diet, but lately it is not helping. I have high blood sugar readings. Two weeks ago, my doctor put me on Regular insulin thrice daily, but I have seen no change. Are there any tablets for type 1 diabetes?

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I am 23 and have had diabetes for 16 years. For the last two weeks, my morning readings have been skyrocketing to nearly 300 mg/dl [16.7 mmol/L]. I have absolutely no idea what is going on.

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My 6 year old grandson was diagnosed last week with Type 1. He has to take two shots a day. How long does it take for his sugar to level off?

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Why does is feel like my body wants to shut down someday? My sugar levels are real high or real low.

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My 13-year-old daughter would love to be able to eat only when hungry, rather than on a schedule. She takes Humalog and NPH in the morning, Humalog at dinner, and NPH at bedtime. She isn’t interested in a pump.

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Our 2 year old daughter was just diagnosed with type 1. We are trying to keep her blood sugar level between 100 and 200. Is there damage, and if so what type, by keeping her blood sugar at 150-200?

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My 10 year old son has been on insulin since the age of two. His hemoglobin A1c is now up to 8.3%. We are now carb counting to try to lower it, but his blood sugars are still erratic and hard to control. I worry about his long term health, should I?

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My 59 year old mom was diagnosed with diabetes three weeks ago. She also has a urine infection and is taking antibiotics. She is worried because her sugar levels are still high. How long will take to lower her sugar levels?

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