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Hyperglycemia and DKA

Periodically, I have trouble with high blood sugars for two to three days before I can get them under control. I cannot determine why it happens. I get bothersome headaches with the highs and no ketones. I use an insulin pump. Do you have any advice?

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I know a three year old whose blood sugars rise during exercise, then drop. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this?

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It has been 11 days since my daughter was hospitalized with dehydration and high ketones, and although her blood glucose came down during the visit, her numbers are consistently high now, despite giving extra insulin. Why is she still having such high numbers?

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Urinating frequently and being hungry constantly, we tested our son’s blood sugar using my husband’s meter. Since he had elevated readings, the doctor had laboratory work done. My son’s blood sugar was normal. Could he still have diabetes? Should we continue to monitor him at home?

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We were asked to participate in a study to evaluate my daughter’s ability to make insulin. The consent form said the study is designed for children who did not have acidosis at the time of diagnosis.How can I tell if she had acidosis? Is DKA the same as being acidotic?

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I think my friend is making her blood sugars go high to lose weight. She told me previously that she used to do it, but was stopping and she didn’t do it anymore. She’s always been really self conscious of her weight, even though she is not fat at all. Is this going to damage her in the future? Should I even be worried?

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At 6 feet, 340 pounds, I am having trouble losing weight. Would whey products and workout supplements help? Why is my post-exercise blood sugar elevated? All my other blood sugars are mostly in range.

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After two weeks pumping, our son is having stubborn high blood sugars at night. His pump and sites seem fine, as are his daytime blood sugars. What do you suggest?

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Every time her blood sugar is above 250 mg/dl [13.9 mmol/L], my daughter’s hands break out in a rash and hurt. Is this related to her diabetes or something else?

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Would my stepdaughter have lower blood sugars if we reduced the amount of sugar in her diet? Would walking help lower her blood sugars? Is there a quick way to reduce her blood sugars without giving extra insulin?

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