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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

I am Type 2 and a vegetarian. When I go to places such as amusement parks that do not allow food to be brought in, I have a difficult time finding anything I can eat. Are there any federal regulations stating that I can bring in food for my own consumption into amusement parks?

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My daughter was diagnosed at 11 months. At that time she was on formula (Nutramigen) and not eating solids. Could that have any contribution to her diabetes?

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Can children with diabetes consume foods with sugar addedlike Fructose, Sorbitol, polydextrose and maltodextrine, etc?

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I have heard that one factor that can help us in determining the heredity in diabetes is the HLA DR type. My diabetic boy friend and I went through these analyses and it turned that his HLA DR are 3 and 4; mine are 7 and 8.

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My nine year old niece has had type 1 for nine months. It seems to us she has to eat an incredible amount of food. She even complains. Is it normal for all children with diabetes to have to eat a lot?

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My son is six years old and has had diabetes for two years. What suggestions do you have for good and yummy nighttime snacks to prevent nighttime lows?

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I am 18 years old and living with my fiance. I was diagnosed a year ago with diabetes and my doctor does not know what type I am. How do I cook meals that are both healthy for me and tasteful for my fiance?

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My son has mild Tourette’s syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and type 1 diabetes. He has had tremendous weight gain, and his blood sugars are all over the board. He wants to be slim but seems unwilling to self-regulate eating. Is there a specific diet that could help? Is there a relationship between insulin and serotonin that might be triggering constant overeating?

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My son has only recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and we are trying to ensure that we feed him the right balance of foods to avoid a hypo whilst he is asleep at night. We have been asked to check his glucose level at 3:00 am each day, and this is proving very draining to us. Are there comparison graphs available for carbohydrates to show their relative breakdown periods?

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My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about three weeks ago, and there seems to be no cause and effect with her glucose levels. One day we give her a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and her glucose count goes down, but the next day the sandwich can bring the glucose up 150 mg/dl [8.3 mmol/L]! Any suggestions?

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