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My son, who’s had diabetes about 20 months, has had elevated microalbumin levels several times. Could it be cause by his vesicoureteral reflux? What kind of tests or treatments should he have?

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Why do jail doctor’s treat youths with type 1 like they have type 2? Why do they cut their insulin in half?

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I am a school nurse and am to teach the school’s bus driver about caring for students with diabetes while they are on the bus. Do you have any suggestions to teach them in simple terms?

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My daughter used to grow about three inches a year, but she has not grown at all since her diagnosis nine months ago. Does type 1 hinder growth?

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How important is it to use control solution to test each bottle of test strips? Sometime in the past five years, we stopped using it.

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I am working with a mom of four, two with type 1. She is overwhelmed. Would she qualify for disability to collect additional money that might help with respite care?

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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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