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At 24, my daughter was diagnosed with type 2. At 34, she had a miscarriage and her blood sugars returned to normal. A C-peptide test showed her pancreas had shut down, but she has low blood sugars without insulin. What do you think of this?

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My teen son has been smoking marijuana with his mother’s approval. Where can I get concrete information about the harmful effects of marijuana for someone with type 1 diabetes? His A1c has been around 12 for three years.

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I was diagnosed with type 1 at age 33, given a video on how to use an insulin pen and sent on my way! Where can I find support groups and information for adults diagnosed with type 1?

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My 29 year old son takes insulin. The California DMV will not renew his class C license because of this. Who can we contact to get information on his rights?

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My son takes Prograf for kidney disease. He occasionally gets a stomachache and headache, accompanied by large amounts of urine ketones. Do you know what could be causing this?

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My recently diagnosed brother is now feeling low when he’s 150 mg/dl [8.3 mmol/L]. He has been advised to see his doctor. What could be going on?

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Can a person with type 2 diabetes ever become insulin dependent?

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I have a feeling of anxiety after I inject. Could this be an allergic reaction to the insulin, the preservative in the insulin or the Synthroid I take?

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Although I was participant in the DCCT and had great control at the time, I have developed quite a few maladies since I had a heart attack a year ago. I have almost given up. How can I get control of life and my diabetes?

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About two weeks ago, my grandson developed a rash on face and upper arms. I’m wondering if it could be hormonal or a reaction to insulin rather than something he is eating..

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