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Honeymoon

After her diagnosis with type 1 last March, my daughter was on insulin for only two months when we had to stop the injections to avoid low blood sugars. Her fasting blood sugars are now slightly higher than the past few months. When should we resume insulin?

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The endocrinology department we are working with has provided very little information about the honeymoon period or any possible means of prolonging or restoring beta cell functions. Also, when I asked about having her two sisters tested, I was told they could not be tested unless we were chosen to participate in a clinical trial.

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During her two month honeymoon, my daughter has had no insulin injections. Is a cure possible? Is a natural recovery possible?

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After one month with type 1, my son has low blood sugars in the early morning after his bedtime shot of Insulatard. Could he have type 2? How long will he be in “remission?”

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Since his diagnosis a week ago, my son’s insulin needs have decreased, almost to none required. Could he have been misdiagnosed?

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Diagnosed with type 1 two weeks ago when I was in DKA, I was told to stop taking insulin because of my lows. Might I not have type 1? Could I be in my honeymoon period?

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My recently diagnosed granddaughter has had tummy pain for months. Celiac testing was negative. Can she still be experiencing tummy pain due to “honeymoon period”?

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My son is 12 and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 3 months ago. Sometimes at supper and especially at his 8 o’clock needle we have to skip and he is normal in the morning. Is this a common occurrence? How often does this happen or will it stay?

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My 8 year old daughter was diagnosed with diabetes 4 weeks ago. I read a posting about taking nicotinamide to prolong the honeymoon period. Would it hurt to try it?

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My 3 year old son was diagnosed with diabetes 6 months ago. He is, we are told, in a honeymoon period. Is there any research or evidence that supplementing his diet with vitamin B will prolong the honeymoon?

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