Need Help

Submit your question to our team of health care professionals.

Current Question

See what's on the mind of the community right now.

Meet the Team

Learn more about our world-renowned team.

CWD Answers Archives

Review the entire archive according to the date it was posted.

Question from Circleville, Ohio, USA:

My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in September 2003. Will “tight control” of his blood glucose reduce the risks of complications? I was told that effects can be seen in as little as five years from time of diagnosis.

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

You have a young child with diabetes, which can be most difficult to treat. I suggest you try to avoid bad hypoglycemic episodes and the rest will be okay. You will not see problems in five years and, with good control, I would expect never. Don’t panic and just control his blood sugars the best you can.

February 20, 2004

Complications

Question from Circleville, Ohio, USA:

My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in September 2003. Will “tight control” of his blood glucose reduce the risks of complications? I was told that effects can be seen in as little as five years from time of diagnosis.

Answer:

Help Us Understand You Better.

Type in Your Question Here.

February 20, 2004

Complications

Question from Circleville, Ohio, USA:

My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in September 2003. Will “tight control” of his blood glucose reduce the risks of complications? I was told that effects can be seen in as little as five years from time of diagnosis.

Answer:

Social