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When my teen son was diagnosed two weeks ago, they drew insulin and C-Peptide levels. Can you explain these levels? Does my son really have type 1?

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Is it true that you should not use alcohol swabs to clean area where a finger prick will be done?

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I am a pediatrician in Botswana and have been asked to help care for several teens with poorly controlled diabetes. Where can I find Internet-accesible materials to help them?

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Other than an A1c, what routine tests should have person with type 1 have? What role should the family doctor play regarding yearly check-ups?

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Now 14, my son has not grown much in the past two years. Would you recommend growth hormone treatment? What are its risks/side effects? His growth hormone was measured as extremely low so the shots were recommended.

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My 14-year-old son has always been tall, but seemed to stop growing about a year ago. Is it because of his diabetes? Does insulin stop the growth hormone? Do kids stop growing at the age of 13? Can bolusing right before bed stop the growth hormone? Are there tests we can do?

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How common is it for children under the age of two to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?

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As a school nurse, I need to train unlicensed personnel to administer glucagon injections. Is there a glucagon training kit available?

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Only 39, I have been having menopause symptoms for about four years. The nurse practitioner refused to prescribe estrogen or birth control pills, recommending B6 and Neurontin. Should I get a second opinion? I am miserable.

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How does oscillation/degradation of oral agents or injected insulin affect down-regulation of insulin receptors?

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