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Hyperglycemia and DKA

Although I no longer have lows during exercise, I am often high afterwards despite a basal increase done at the conclusion of the exercise. How can I prevent these highs?

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Since missing a day’s insulin two weeks ago, my son has had consistent high blood sugars. Is this from the missed shot? How do we fix this problem?

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I take Humalog for meals and NPH at bedtime. I keep waking with very high blood sugars, even when in range three hours before. What do you suggest?

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How long should a shot of cortisone affect my blood sugars?

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Since going on a pump six months ago, my son has had many episodes of high blood sugars/mild DKA. He also doesn’t like testing his blood sugar at school. What can you suggest?

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Can you help me understand why my son is having some higher blood sugars? Is he coming out of his honeymoon?

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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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