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My 13 year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago, and about 18 months later, he was diagnosed with ADHD and began taking medications for that. Sometimes, he takes an ADHD medication “holiday”, and then he needs about 30% more insulin. What is it about the ADHD medications that makes this difference?

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My mother, who has been taking Actos and Actonel, started experiencing various symptoms. Are these reactions due to Actos or Actonel, or the mixing of both?

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My son’s family doctor won’t give him a referral to an endocrinologist, claiming he is qualified to care for my son’s diabetes. He has prescribed Lotensin for him. What is this drug?

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Should a young adult with type 1 diabetes be on ACE inhibitors as a precaution even if there is no kidney disease present?

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Does diabetes affect your growth? I have poor control since I’m on growth hormones. What will make it easier for me to control my blood sugar?

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Do you know of any anti-psychotic drugs that would not lead to weight gain or increased blood sugars?

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I’ve had type 1 for 10 years. Recently, after stopping L-thyroxine, I’ve been having pains in the joints of my fingers and toes and very cold hands and feet. Could this be the beginning of neuropathy or is it from stopping the medication?

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Do you know of any documentation or studies on the effects of steroids on blood glucose control? I am looking for information I can include in my appeal for a CGM.

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To stop fainting episodes when menstruating, my daughter was put on an oral contraceptive, which causes high blood sugars and weight gain. Is this a common phenomenon? Is there any other way to alleviate severe menstrual symptoms? And, are there long term hazards of being on the pill too long?

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My wife has Type 2 diabetes, and she is on no medication for it. She would like to take St. John’s Wort to help relieve stress, and would like to know if it is safe to use in her case.

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