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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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In May, my young adult son lost his vision for about five minutes. He was told to have an esophageal echocardiogram. Is there a less invasive procedure? What could have caused the bright spot seen on his aorta?

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When we check our toddler’s urine for glucose, it is often 3+ or 4+, with blood sugars in the 100 mg/dl [5.6 mmol/L] to 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] range. Is this okay or not?

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Will you please tell me about the pathophysiology behind getting unstable diabetes? Is it also common in type 2 diabetics?

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Since the recent end of her honeymoon, my teen has been experiencing blurry vision as a side effect of higher blood sugars. How long will this last? What can I do to help her vision so she can return to school?

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