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I have dark brown spots that feel kind of scaly, and I don’t know what it is. Is this normal for someone with a type 2 diabetes? Should I get help?

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My 13 year old son was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and I just read something in your question and answer section on dead in bed syndrome. I didn’t think I could be more freaked out and scared about nighttime hypoglycemia than I already was. I was wrong. Can you elaborate as to what this syndrome is?

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I have a MacIntosh G4 and would like to know if there are any software programs to enable my meter to be downloaded.

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We have seen moderate to large amounts of ketones in our son while sick and no high blood sugars (mostly below 60 mg/dl [3.3 mmol/L]). Can ketones appear with low blood sugars? Do they have the same significance as ketones from high blood sugar? How do you get rid of them? Can ketones build up in the body even with controlled blood sugars?

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My 15 year old son has always grown very slowly, and last year he had a low growth hormone level and a bone age of 12 years, but the doctor said he was not a candidate for hormone injections. She said that he had not hit puberty yet and all we could do was wait. Do you think there is something going on that we are missing?

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I have to write about diabetes and personality, but I just can’t find books or articles. I need to know if there are materials for this research.

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Is there a way to know if over the counter urine glucose test strips are accurate? Can they be tested by dipping in a solution of table sugar and water?

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Is it true that now-a-days children are more likely to get diabetes than adults? If so, why?

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Does diabetes affect your immune system?

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A few months ago, I found out my black lab has diabetes, and I now have a lot of trouble regulating his insulin. His blood sugars can jump from 100 to 600 mg/dl [5.6 to 33.3mmol/L] then down to the negative on the dip strips. I am working with my vet and pharmacist to regulate it. What should I do? Any suggestions?

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