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Hyperglycemia and DKA

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about five months ago, and I take Lantus and Humalog insulin with carb counting. The problem is that even with very little added activity I become hypoglycemic. I do not like the way this makes me feel and it wears me out so I been have running my sugars higher to prevent this feeling. Am I doing myself great harm? Is this dangerous?

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Our 14 year old son was diagnosed three weeks ago with type 1 diabetes. His symptoms came on fairly quickly, and his blood sugar was 1900 mg/dl [105.6 mmol/L] when we took him to the hospital. What is the “record” blood sugar level and still be semi-aware?

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My three year old daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and her blood sugars frequently are very high, and sometimes even too high for a meter reading. I don’t want to be calling the doctor all the time, but when do I really need to be concerned? What blood sugar is too high?

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My daughter was admitted into hospital diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. She has started to eat and drink, but wants to eat a lot. What sort of foods and drinks should I give her? How much and how often? Do I need to use supplements?

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I have had diabetes for four years and not been on insulin. My fasting blood sugars are fine, but rise throughout the day. What should I do? My doctor won’t help me.

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Yesterday, my blood sugar was quite elevated after a physical therapy session that left me in pain. Could the inflammation and pain have contributed to my high blood sugar?

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They released my stepson from the hospital, and he has been eating the carbs that he is allowed, but ever since he got home, he has been having high blood sugar levels. They just put him on a routine the night before so he was eating regular until then, and he has been very tired. Could being back home and the stress from the parents being nervous have an effect on this?

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I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes. For the past four weeks, I have been craving and eating extra carbohydrates. Could this put my child at risk for birth defects?

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My teenaged daughter has had severe problems with high blood sugars for three to four months. She was taken off the pump and put on shots, but that made no difference. All tests for possible causes were normal. Any ideas?

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I am having high fasting blood sugars despite the diabetes medications I am taking. Are there any alternatives?

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