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My son has been labeled with type 1.5 diabetes by his diabetes specialist because he has the problems of both types. He has three of the antibodies for type 1. I have several questions.

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My daughter is not on any medication for the diabetes, and they say she is in the honeymoon phase. Lately, however, her sugars are beginning to come up, but she still sometimes has hypoglycemia in the morning. Her pediatrician thinks she would benefit from the pump so the insulin can be given in small doses and is concerned that her endocrinologist hasn’t decided what to do.

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I began the insulin plus the metformin to control the postprandial readings, and I’m feeling very frustrated. I work very hard to keep my disease controlled with diet, exercise and medication, and I am willing to do whatever is necessary to maintain my health.

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My eight year old son has type 1 diabetes, and in the past month, he has had two seizure type lows. His endocrinologist does not know what the problem is, and the staff just keeps adjusting his insulin for his readings.

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I have had type 2 diabetes for about two years now and lately, I have found it difficult to stay in range. When I last spoke to my doctor he was aware of the rise in my levels and did consider adding a small amount of metformin but did not do so. Why is he being hesitant?

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My daughter who had celiac disease along with diabetes is having stomach pain, her blood sugars soar with exercise, she feels achy like she is getting the flu, tired and as she says has a “blah feeling”. The doctors are working together and doing tests, and her symptoms don’t seem to follow gastroparesis because she is high after eating not low, and we are desperate. Please give me any ideas you have.

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I currently am on a pump and, over the last week, my blood sugars have been spiking extremely high, although not every night. I strained several muscles in my back about a week ago, and I have allergies. Could this be from the strained back muscles and/or the allergies? Could it be something else? Why is it affecting me just at night?

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I want to keep my blood sugar level in range through diet and exercise. So, should I use sports drinks after exercise or avoid them altogether?

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My son takes Humalog at dinner and Lantus after a snack consisting of protein. Two hours later, he is often hungry, but if I let him eat, then he’s too tired to get up the next morning. What do you suggest?

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After three years with diabetes, my teen son has given up taking care of his diabetes. What should I do? Everything I do just makes him angry.

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