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Hyperglycemia and DKA

My daughter disconnects her pump for soccer. She is often low at half time, corrects, then goes high after the game. What do you recommend? It just doesn’t make sense for her to bolus at the half if she’s low.

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My daughter has had high blood sugars at home, as high as 350 mg/dl [19.4 mmol/L]. The doctor said she does not have diabetes, maybe pre-diabetes. What should I do?

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I am almost 15. Since puberty, my A1c has been elevated and I haven’t been growing. Are my high blood sugars causing my lack of growth?

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My 12-year-old son has been physically damaging our home when being disciplined and I am afraid he might harm himself or someone else. His blood sugar was very high during one recent incident. Could the high have caused his rage? Would a pump help his blood sugars and, subsequently, his behavior?

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My teen son says it is not fair to punish him for behavior that occurs when his blood sugar is quite elevated. Is there a specific blood sugar reading beyond which he cannot control his anger?

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My teen had highs and moderate ketones from two pump failures. Would it have been okay to give her a snack when she asked for one?

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My seven year old daughter and was diagnosed years ago with type 1, and I am going through a custody battle for her. Recently, her blood sugar levels have gone up. I take her to see a therapist, and she says my daughter is depressed. Can depression activate higher blood sugar levels, with proper diet and activity?

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I’m 14 years old and have had Type 1 diabetes for 7 years. Lately at school I’ve been thirsty. The clinic has lowered my insulin by several units. How come I am so thirsty?

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My son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was two and half years. He is now thirteen years old. However about 2 months ago he suffered severe brain damage the cause which is believed to be prolonged hyperglycemia. Is there a physician you can refer me in South Africa who can help my son?

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My father has diabetes and takes Glucophage. We want to know what role emotions (anger, stress) play in diabetes. Today, my father’s’ blood sugar was high all evening.

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