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After a strong honeymoon, we had our son’s C-Peptide level checked; it was 3.4. How does this compare to a healthy child this age?

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An adult friend has used my daughter’s meter to check his blood sugar. Overall, his blood sugars are in range, but his fasting blood sugar is slightly elevated. Might this be related to his nightly drink of vodka and tonic? How can he bring down his fasting blood sugars?

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My daughter’s A1c has gone up since her diagnosis two months ago and her blood sugar is over 500 mg/dl [27.8 mmol/L] much of the time. Where in the U.S. can I take her for medical care? Should I consider getting her a pump?

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If a person is going into DKA and his kidneys are only working at 42%, can he register a false positive on a breath test if he has previously taken Nyquil?

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What is the criterion for when to seek help from a doctor for an abrasion? My grandson has an abrasion that has begun oozing pus.

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Can insulin be degraded in blood and ECF which become a reason for its decreased effectiveness? How do abnormal levels of HBA1c effect oxygen levels and results thereof?

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I work to keep my 11-year-old in a tight range, 4 to 7 mmol/L [72 to 125 mg/dl]. Such tight control is not the norm for someone her age. Why is this? Why are expected ranges higher?

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I’ve heard that less than 25% of contributions to JDRF and others are actually going toward cure funding. Why is there so much emphasis on treating the disease rather than curing it?

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Diagnosed 15 years ago, my adult daughter has been hospitalized over 35 times for DKA, seizures, and lows. How can we help ease her suffering?

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My daughter has developed hives at her pump sites. Neither the allergist nor the endocrinologist has any advice. What do you suggest?

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