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Now that she is 11, might our daughter be ready for sleepovers at friends’ houses? She is pretty responsible about her diabetes, but sometimes has lapses in judgment.

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Is there any reason my son, who has type 1, should not get LASIK surgery? Could it work against him in the future?

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Is there a protocol for an insulin pump user to follow after using glucagon to work sugars back down prudently without causing another low sugar?

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Despite my best efforts, my teen son’s pediatric endocrinologist feels we are not doing enough to prevent highs and lows. My son wears a pump and a CGM. Would an adult endocrinologist be a possible solution?

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At diagnosis, eight months ago, my daughter’s uric acid level was 175. It is now elevated, 517. What should we do?

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My college aged son has developed several cysts and A1c has gone up over 8. Is there a relationship between the cysts and his higher A1c? Are the cysts a sign of infection or cancer? Are they anything urgent?

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My granddaughter was diagnosed 1 at 22 months. Her parents and her grandmother smoke continuously. We all know smoking is bad, but for a toddler with diabetes it must be especially bad to be exposed to second-hand smoke. Can you can provide me with results of a study or any other “official” warning?

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My daughter was diagnosed with Type�1 diabetes five months ago. If this “disease” is called autoimmune, is it a good idea to make her immune system stronger?

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My 16 year boy has had red flushed cheeks (like he has been exercising) since he has started on insulin two years ago! What causes flushness in cheeks?

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My 23 month old grandson has been sick with a cold for several days, and his urine today showed high ketones with negative sugar. Isn’t it possible for the ketone burning to be a result of his illness and not eating?

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