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Hypoglycemia

About once every three months, my son has a few days of unexplainable lows. His thyroid is normal and he tested negative for celiac. Why would this happen? Could he have some beta cells that still work?

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For the past several months, I have been experiencing hypoglycemic unawareness. Is this a form of neuropathy? If so, what is the cure? Is it exacerbated by alcohol? Does food or diet help one become more sensitive?

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I sometimes experience lows as a result of my mountain biking. I have tried temporary basals, disconnecting the pump completely and frequent snacks. What do you suggest? My endocrinologist said I should quit the sport, which I refuse to do.

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After a bout with strep a few weeks ago, my teen daughter has been having recurrent lows, despite decreasing her insulin. Various tests have been normal. What else could be causing the lows?

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My six year old son has had type 1 diabetes for a year and a half. He used to be able to tell me when he was “low”, and now he says he doesn’t know. He was having nighttime lows. If the nighttime lows stop, will the ability to detect his “lows” come back?

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I have heard that hypoglycemia in children and young adults is now considered a possible pre-diabetic condition. What metabolic changes lead from hypoglycemia to hyperglycemia with aging?

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My daughter is Type 1, has been for 3 years and doing well. My question now is about myself. I have had a few “panic attacks” for the first time in my life.

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My son has had 4 major hypoglycemic reactions in the last 6 months. Although he monitors frequently, he is still presenting these life-threatening situations. We understand there is a “GlucoWatch” waiting approval from FDA. My need is now, and desperate.

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My daughter is 2 months old and is suffering from persistent hypoglycemia. Kindly provide me the details regarding treatment.

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I have a diabetic student who I think is playing games with me. He eats junk food constantly. Whenever he gets in trouble for something, he acts like he is having breathing problems and says he needs another snack because he is low.

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