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I coach a competitive soccer team and I have a player that has just been diagnosed with diabetes. As a coach it would be helpful to know what signs to look for, what treatment to use, what do we need in our first aid kit if the parents aren’t there, and are there any special needs that this player may have that I should be aware of.

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Since the end of his honeymoon phase, my son has had dry cheeks with reddish spots. What could this be? Are there skin conditions to which diabetic children are more prone?

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It seems to me, that proper insulin injections and proper eating along with regular exercise, will prevent complications, yet Yet the leading cause of blindness, amputations and number six on the leading cause of death scale is people who aren’t doing things correctly. How can companies who manufacture insulin sell it for decades without concern?

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Is there is a common blood type (for example, A Positive) that is more common among people with type 1 diabetes?

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Is numbness/tingling a side effect of Actos?

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My 17 year old friend is experiencing pubertal changes, but claims his penis is the same size it was when he was younger. Is this normal? Does it have anything to do with his diabetes?

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My seven year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three weeks ago, and I have noticed he has bad breath, even just after brushing. I know this is a symptom of diabetes, but will it always be present?

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I hardly sleep worrying about my daughter and her diabetes. Would a pump help make our lives easier? Is it okay that I am giving her herbal supplements?

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My son has intermittent bouts of vomiting that cause low blood sugars and headaches. Have you seen this before? What should we do? He’s had several tests, all negative.

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Is it true that insulin manufacturers would stop insulin production to make avian flu antivirals should a pandemic occur?

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