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Hyperglycemia and DKA

I have no insurance coverage and I have type 1. My blood sugar is very high and I have a hospital bill I cannot pay. What can I do?

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Recently, when my younger son was ill, I noticed his fruity breath so I checked his blood sugar. It was 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L], but the doctor said just to watch for urine glucose. Are elevated blood sugars normal for sick children? Should he have an antibody test?

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My niece suffers from constipation and frequent high blood sugars (over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L]. Is there a link between being constipated and high glucose levels? Will keeping her constipation under control help lower her levels?

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Is it really “safe” for small children with diabetes to run high blood sugars?

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I have type 2. Lately, I have been experiencing elevated blood sugars, increased thirst, and hot flushes. Should I contact my doctor?

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My daughter’s pre-breakfast and pre-lunch blood sugars are in range, but recent testing has found high levels at 9 a.m. Does she need more NovoRapid at breakfast? Should we consider different insulins?

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My daughter has had random elevated blood sugars, several months apart, but no symptoms of diabetes. Why would she have such random highs? When should I check for ketones?

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What is the recommended practice for exercise with elevated blood glucose without ketones?

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After recent surgery, I had high blood sugars and blood pressure. A calm person, I lashed out at someone. Could this be from the high blood sugar?

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My one year old was diagnosed a month ago. He gets Insulatard only in the morning. A split dose caused late night lows. But, he’s high in the morning. What do you suggest?

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