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Other than pregnancy, what are the possible reasons for a very sudden increased insulin requirement? I have had type 1 for seven years and my diabetes has been stable for years.

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When the temperature is consistently over 75 degrees F., I have to reduce my medications drastically because I suffer many low blood sugars. Why does this happen? I usually feel the lows, but they scare me.

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Medicaid is going to limit my son to 100 test strips per month. How is he supposed to survive with so few strips? Are four tests a day the norm for people with type 1?

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Since the end of her honeymoon, we’ve split my daughter’s Lantus into two doses. She’s fine during the day, but high at night. What do you suggest?

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My daughter had a severe low today at school. I had her skip soccer practice and am monitoring her more closely. Are there any other things of which I should be aware?

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When our grandson comes to visit, we have to call his parents for insulin dosing guidance. Is there a formula for determining the dosing?

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My son’s diabetes team is not supporting my desire to put my son on an insulin pump, but I think he would have better control with one. Should I push the doctors to change him to pump therapy?

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I have had type 1 for 48 years. My doctor says I have a “problem” if I need to check my blood sugar more than four or five times a day. I want enough strips to check more often, if needed. How often should someone with type 1 be checking their blood sugar?

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My child was recently diagnosed and has fluctuating blood sugars. Can you give me guidance on correcting blood sugars?

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My son lives with his father, and spends most weekends with me. He enjoys his time with me and gets really excited on his visits. He often begs to come and live with me. I know it is a stressful situation for him. Could this be causing his sugar levels to fluctuate?

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