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I am a freshman, pre-med biology major at a University in Florida. One of my goals in life is to become a pediatric diabetes specialist, and I have a lot of questions.

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I was diagnosed about a month ago with type 2 diabetes, but found out that I was “anti-ica512 positive”, GAD negative. I had been on a sulfonylurea diabetes pill, but stopped taking it because I read that sulfonylureas can be destructive to the pancreas in type 1 diabetes. I am very motivated and not afraid of insulin. What do you feel my treatment should consist of to best preserve my pancreas? Or, is that not possible?

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I’m confused, and I would like you to help me out. simple question — Is diabetes a chronic ? I ask this because some people say it is not a chronic disease, because it is treatable. But I think it is chronic, and other people say it is because it is a long-term disease, and it has no cure. Please would you tell me if it is or is not and why? I’m really confused!

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Since diagnosis, my son’s cheek area has been constantly red even when his sugars are in normal range and, this seems to be more visible after the NovoLog injection. Have you heard of any side effects from either of these insulins that can cause this kind of reaction?

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I am looking for a mini portable insulin cooler that is battery powered only. I need it for camping where there is no electricity.

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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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