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My 11 year old son, who has had type 1 diabetes for seven years, is not very reliable about taking care of his diabetes regimen. He can do most of what he needs to, but I can’t trust that he will. When is it time to hand over the reins? How do I transition diabetes care from being my responsibility to being my son’s responsibility, without causing blood sugar chaos?

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My 11 year old just started on an insulin pump, plays soccer in the youth recreation league, and our pump educator says she should wear her pump while playing. Does the league have the right to keep her from wearing it while playing?

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What is the difference (if there is one) between increased insulin resistance and decreased insulin sensitivity? Under what conditions are these terms appropriately used?

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I am the Health and Safety Officer for a long-term care nursing facility, and I am developing an ergonomics program. According to ergonomics injury prevention, diabetes is mentioned as a medical condition that could contribute to ergonomics injury for people who use computers on a daily basis. Could you please provide justification to that statement?

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I was told by my doctor that there is a program to donate used meters to disadvantaged children overseas. The doctor just gave me a new meter, but the old one still works fine. Please advise.

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I am continually frustrated by the response to questions regarding stomachaches as being psychological in origin once other physical causes have been eliminated.

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I was just informed that my one week old daughter, who was born at 35 weeks gestation and weighed 3 pounds 3.6 ounces, might have diabetes which could be lifelong or transient. I would like information on premature babies and diabetes and if there are support groups, etc.

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My son was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and while sleeping at night, he is soaked with sweat. Is this a sign of low blood sugars? If so, what should we do?

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My 17 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes for six months, has a thyroid goiter (benign) and right now, she is overweight.

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My doctor has just given me my son’s platelet and basophil readings. Are they acceptable?

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