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What affect does stress have on blood sugar levels? What are the effects of meditation or similar religious practices on blood sugars?

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I would like to take my twins, both of whom have diabetes, to the Dominican Republic. What are local hospitals like? What do I do if they get sick?

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How do you help young adults realize the importance of keeping their average blood sugar lower without it sounding like nagging?

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Is the oversecretion of cortisol common in type 2 diabetics who are insulin resistant?

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In poorly controlled diabetes, are growth hormone levels higher? Does tight control mean one may not grow as much?

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My daughter’s caregiver accidentally pricked her own finger with a lancet then used it to test my daughter. Since the woman has a hepatitis antibody in her blood that keeps her from being eligible to donate blood, should I be concerned?

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Other than an A1c, what detailed blood/urine tests should my teen son be having? What are the best standards of care? How often should his eyes be checked and by what kind of doctor? Are his A1cs okay?

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My recently diagnosed daughter is still breast feeding. Since her family has a history of type 2, should mom stop breast feeding to eliminate the possible transfer of bad T cells to the baby?

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An acquaintance of mine does not treat his/her type 2 because of the lack of scientific studies demonstrating this is necessary. Where can I find articles to refute this?

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When I speak to high school classes about diabetes, students often ask if they can check their blood sugar. Why can’t the school nurse do this once a semester? Could I offer to do the checks?

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