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Can a C-Peptide test help me determine if my pancreas is producing insulin or not? Could it show false results due to diabetes medication?

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During his first 10 months with type 1, my son has had excellent control. Now, his blood sugars are higher. Is his honeymoon ending? Will things be as easy for my son when his honeymoon ends? Why can’t everyone maintain excellent control for life if they take their insulin, count carbohydrates and do what they are supposed to be doing?

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Why is it that t.v. shows do not show medical conditions, such as diabetes, on an on-going basis? Are there videos about diabetes?

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My toddler is soon to start pumping. Should he get his flu shot before or after he starts pumping? Why would the pediatric endocrinologist want him to have a TB test?

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My son’s blood sugar was 138 mg/dl [7.7 mmol/L] random and 95 mg/dl [5.3 mmol/L] fasting when I took him to have his fourth boil examined. Why such a difference in his blood sugar? Why does he keep having boils?

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Have you heard of or do you know of any learning disabilities that affect children with sudden onset of diabetes?

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My daughter has hypothyroidism and has developed abscesses on her body. Could these mean she has diabetes?

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Why should people with diabetes not smoke? Why should they limit themselves to two glasses of wine? Should diabetics see an endocrinologist?

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The pharmacist said that even sugar free cough drops will affect my daughter’s blood sugars. Are there any that won’t do so?

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Following his recent diagnosis, my 20 year old son takes no insulin due to very low morning blood sugars. His thyroid tests were normal and we are awaiting the results of his cortisol test. What other tests should he have?

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