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Hypoglycemia

A toddler I know has twice had low blood sugars when hospitalized. Could she have type 1?

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I have heard that using cornstarch mixed with milk can help with nighttime hypoglycemia. If so, could you please give me the amount and explain why this works?

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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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I am the stepmother of a four year old with type 1 diabetes. During the last 10 months, her mother has dropped her blood sugar below 70 mg/dl [3.9 mmol/L] over 85 times. How many lows are okay? What complications will all these lows cause? We have heard that a lot of lows can cause learning problems.

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When my child has a severe low and I find it necessary to treat with instant glucose, this always results in her becoming nauseated and vomiting. Are there any alternatives?

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I am 18, female, sedentary for the past few years, and somewhat overweight. After recent Internet research, I believe myself to have some form of reactive hypoglycemia.

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My 5 year old son was just diagnosed with Ketotic Hypoglycemia. All of the information I have found suggests that children with Ketotic Hypoglycemia are not eating enough and that this is what makes their blood sugar drop. I know he will get less food at school then he has been getting at home. Should I worry about this?

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