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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

We’ve heard conflicting information about including or not including sweets in our son’s diet. Can you help us understand what his proper diet should be?

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I’ve seen bananas in most of the sugar free cake recipes I found. Aren’t bananas a no-no for diabetics?

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Diagnosed in late December, my five year old is not eating much, unless it’s considered a “treat,” such as cookies or ice cream” What do you suggest?

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Is there any way to avoid taking insulin shots at meals? Are there low carbohydrate foods I could eat that would not require a shot? I had site infections with a pump, so I take Lantus and fast-acting insulin.

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My teen daughter drinks a lot of diet pop. Is it true this can make her insulin resistant? Could she be addicted to the pop?

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Where can I find gluten free products that are lower in carbohydrates?

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Although active, my daughter has gained almost 30 pounds in the past few years so the endocrinologist has recommended she eat more protein to help her lose weight. What do you suggest?

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My daughter is going to Europe. What apps are there for her to use for carbohydrate counting? Is there an app to convert the measurements, whatever they are, to grams?

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I just want to know about how much does one carbohydrate unit affect blood sugar, and how long does it take to get it to its highest.

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I am 12 and have had Type 1 for almost two years. My last two dental checkups have shown 3 cavities, which the dentist is concerned about. He thinks they’re caused by the phosphoric acid in diet soda. Is there something else I can drink?

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