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My 20 year old daughter has had diabetes since age seven. I can honestly say she has had at least 30 full blown seizures. What is the best way to handle a seizure? Most important, what if she were to have the seizure and no one was there to get her out of it?

My 10 year old daughter has a terrible odor about her. She has a thyroglossal duct cyst. Could the cyst be the cause of this odor?

My 12 year old son has borderline diabetes. I’m really not sure what his diet should consist of. Can he have fruit juices, if so how much and the same goes for fruits? I know that sugar should be monitored, but will a little bit a day hurt anything?

I have two little girls that are dying to visit with each other and I have to understand multiple injection therapy before I will be willing to take on the task of caring for the child to make their visit possible.

I want your expert advice regarding a one year old child with who is suffering from diabetes. Is there any method of detecting if there has been damage to the beta cells?

I have never gained the weight back that was lost (165 pounds; now 145). How can I can gain weight while maintaining good blood sugar control on a low carb diet?

My feet have been cold until about six weeks ago. Now, after having shoes on for about an hour, the bottom of my feet heat up and feel like I’m standing on a heat register. Should I be concerned? Should I discuss this with my internist?

I am occasionally moody, and I am active in contact sports. How do I pick an insulin pump that will suit me?

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