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Puberty

My 10 3/4 year old daughter began insulin pump therapy a year ago, and her blood sugars are falling in the normal ranges. Lately however, they have been all over the place, but there is no pattern. I am thinking that she could be on the verge of menstruating. Is there any way to find out if her period is coming and if this is the culprit?

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I have just noticed that my eight year old daughter, who had type 1 diabetes for about 17 months, has a couple strands of black hairs under her arms. It’s obvious to me she must be starting puberty. Isn’t she too young for this to be happening?

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My 12 year old has type 1 and hypothyroidism. Will her period start later than normal?

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My 13 year old daughter, who has has type 1 diabetes for five years and has not had a menstrual cycle yet, has had blood sugar control problems for about a year. We are going crazy trying to keep it all in range. How much does puberty affect control?

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My 11 year old daughter has been menstruating for a year and is now having a hard time with control. What can we do to get those afternoon values down and our lunch time values into normal range?

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My 12 year old son is entering puberty. His blood sugars are harder to control. He takes NPH and Humalog. Do you have any suggestions?

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What is the effect of nighttime and sleep on blood sugar levels in teens?

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My 10 1/2 year old son has had very good control of his diabetes until this past year. He has gained almost 8 pounds, his numbers have been very high, and the doctor has confirmed he has begun puberty. What should we expect?

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Despite his age, my 13.5 year old son had a bone age on x-ray was 10 years and shows no signs of entering puberty. At least six males on his dad’s side of the family have told us that they did not start growing until the age of 16-17. What to do?

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My 12 year old is severely autistic and has type 1 diabetes. About a month ago, his glucose readings started fluctuating wildly. His doctors tell me that he is in the range, but, since he can’t tell me if he is low, the whole situation is very frightening. Why were his numbers so easy to control previously?

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