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Honeymoon

Over the past few days, we have continued to decrease our son’s insulin to prevent low blood sugars. Since he was diagnosed in August, our doctor says it’s his honeymoon. Could he really be type 2?

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My son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes one and a half years ago, is in acceptable control (A1c: 7%) using an insulin pump, and he is very good about taking care of himself. However, but like many teens, he’s not always so quick to share information. I am assuming his honeymoon period is over. How how do I know for sure?

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In his honeymoon, we are now to give our son NPH with Humalog for high blood sugars only. Would it make more sense to give Humalog with meals? Should we try Lantus? How can we best preserve his functioning beta cells?

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Two months ago, my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 and mononucleosis. She uses very little insulin. Is she in her honeymoon or has the mononucleosis caused pancreatitis from which she will recover?

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I was diagnosed with diabetes in January 2004. I took one pill a day and got my A1c down by May and stopped the pills. Is this my honeymoon? How long will it last? Should I take insulin, as my doctor has recommended?

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My son continues to have good control, almost four years after diagnosis. Could he still be in his honeymoon? Or, could he have another type of diabetes?

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Three months ago, I was diagnosed with type 1, but my blood sugar has averaged 110 mg/dl [6.1 mmol/L] for about six weeks without insulin. Am I still in my honeymoon? Do I still have diabetes?

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My son was diagnosed with diabetes two months ago. At first his blood glucose levels were high but stabilized. However, the past three days his blood glucose level has increased in the evenings. Could it be possible the higher levels and his allergies are related?

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My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about a year and one-half ago, and has a C-peptide test done at his three-month visits. His non-fasting values range from 1.6 to 1.8 Can you please tell me the reason for a a C-peptide? What does the test determine? Does this mean he is still in his honeymoon period?

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I am a 27 year old male. I was diagnosed almost a year ago. After 2 months my doctor took me off of insulin. I figure I am on my honeymoon. I have been off insulin for 9 months. Should I go back on NPH at a very low dose or just keep enjoying my honeymoon?

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