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I was told in class that if my diabetes test shows that the level is below 7%, I can be taken off medication, and my last test was 7.5%. If I faithfully exercise and eat properly, is it possible I can be taken off medication one day?

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My two year old daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and I am managing her blood sugar at home now. Is there a possibility that she will eventually be able to stop taking Insulin and could start taking a pill?

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My son is 8 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just over a year ago. He is still on a relatively low dose of insulin. Our problem is that we have difficulty maintaining good control. We are considering starting him on a pump but wonder if there is anything else we can try first.

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I have had diabetes type 1 diabetes for 12 years, I am fairly active, and I am on four injections a day. My last A1c was 6%, but I frequently experience high fasting glucose readings. Do you have any suggestions?

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Even with constant care, attention, supervision and diet, my 10 year old son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age four, continues to have highs and lows, has been hospitalized a few times, and continues to have trouble with weight gain. Otherwise, he is a normal active little boy. Is this normal? Can you give any advice or suggestions as to what might be wrong and why?

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My 82 year old mom, who has had has diabetes for a little over two years and takes insulin, is visiting us from Guatemala. I’ve noticed that her sugar levels are high. What can I do to lower them down? Since she is in a wheelchair, so she cannot do too much exercise. Is there a way to check if her diet or the amount of insulin are the right ones?

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I am interested in finding out how menstruation affects blood sugar. My doctor said that people usually need more insulin during their period, but I tend to find that I need less. Why does this affect blood sugar readings at all?

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I manage my mother’s type 1 diabetes because he has had a stroke. She takes NPH with Ultralente in the morning and Humalog to cover carbs and highs. Lately, her blood sugars are high and giving extra Humalog has not brought her sugars down. Why can’t I get the highs down with Humalog?

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My son, diagnosed about seven months ago, is taking a combination of Humalog with NPH in the morning and just Humalog in the evening. His bedtime numbers are fairly high, but he always has a normal reading in the morning, so I am concerned.

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I have type 2 diabetes, and my last A1c was 7.2%, although it usually is slightly below 7%. Are there are guidelines on what my blood glucose test readings should be before meals and before bedtime?

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