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I have had type 1 diabetes for 14 years. I recently read a book that said one lives, on average, 50 years with the disease. Is this true?

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What should be the maximum and lowest blood sugar for a 50 year old person? What should be the normal upper and lower limits of blood pressure for a 50 year old person?

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My 12 year old stepson has been overweight since age four and prefers sedentary activities. His consumption of simple sugars is very high, he drinks much more fluid than anyone in the family and frequently has to urinate. Should my stepson be tested in any way? Could you please provide some guidelines that we might use to encourage a more healthy lifestyle?

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In November, my son was admitted to the Emergency Room in DKA. He was given fluids, but no insulin. After several hours, he couldn’t breathe and started foaming at the mouth. His blood sugar had gone down, but he could not be revived. Should he have been given insulin along with the fluids?

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Since I no longer take medication for my type 2 diabetes, is it possible that my recent low blood sugars are caused by my fibromyalgia? I take several medications.

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My son’s blood pressure was elevated at the endocrinologist this morning. Is this something I should be concerned about?

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My teen son has grown only about 3 inches over the last three years. Is this normal for child with diabetes? How can I ensure his growth is normal?

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How do pumpers handle a day spent at a water park? Should my son use injections for the day?

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My nine year old has been pumping for four years. Her A1c has been 9.3% for nine months. Are there any tests she should have to prevent complications?

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My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 five weeks ago. She has been staining her knickers for nine months. Is it related to her diabetes?

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