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Our 12 year old daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes just 2 months ago. I smoke. Will this cause her any harm?

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I’m 14 years old, have had type 1 diabetes for just over four years, and whenever I get my period, my blood sugars go unusually high. I this normal?

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My daughter has hypoglycemia, is going to camp this summer, and they insist that she keep her blood sugar meter in a health center. She is also not allowed to keep food in her cabin, except they said she could keep glucose tablets and a few packs of saltines. What is your opinion?

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My daughter is a single parent, has had episodes of low blood sugar, and my 11 year old grandson was present during many of these. He has been affected by them and worried about the possible death of his only parent. Are there support groups and/or therapists who would offer help for a child with a parent who has diabetes?

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I work in a pediatric unit and am looking for information regarding teaching plans for insulin injection and signs and symptoms of shock for children with type 1 diabetes. Of course this would also be directed at their families. I have recently been in this situation and did not have, I feel, the proper information or supplies for teaching.

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My seven year old daughter has type 1 diabetes, and we do not have a pediatric specialist in our area, but we do have adult specialist. When can we expect to be able to see the adult specialist?

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My 15 year old son has had diabetes for nine years in poor control despite our best efforts, and his growth has slowed down. His consultant thinks his growth maybe blunted since his puberty is well advanced. How common is this? What can be done to help him? Can growth hormone be given if his bones have not fused yet?

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How do I talk about diabetes to a group of 8-12 year old children? How do I give a presentation that they will comprehend?

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About six months ago, I had elevated glucose and cholesterol levels, and my doctor and I agreed I would try to see if I could control them with diet and exercise. However, it wasn’t worked, and now he wants to put me on medication.. Should I feel comfortable in letting him prescribe and monitor my diabetes or ask for a referral to a specialist?

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If diabetes occurs due to beta cells being unable to produce insulin, why are there problems with low blood sugar that require treatment with glucagon? Why can’t the body regulate the lows itself and just need assistance for the highs?

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