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For at least three months or so, I have been getting extremely tired. I also have several headaches, get dizzy, and I have even passed out once or twice. Whenever I begin to feel any of these things, I try my best to eat something. When I do, I begin to feel better. I am confused by these symptoms.

My two year old son had what I think might have been a hypoglycemic reaction the other day. I contacted my doctor afterwards and he said it was unlikely to be low blood sugar. Should I have my two year old tested? If so, what type of tests should I ask for?

My 10 year old granddaughter was diagnosed with typ1 1 diabetes three months ago. Does it matter how many carbohydrates she has? She is supposed to have so many for breakfast and so many for each meal, but does it matter if she has a lot of carbs. Is Splenda (sugar substitute) okay?

My 19 year old son has had type 1 diabetes for nine years and takes Ultralente and Humalog. I was told he is using marijuana, but he has had negative blood tests. Does the insulin play any part in a negative blood test results?

I am 14 years old and have type 1 diabetes. I’m out for sports, so I forget to take my shots, and my hemoglobin A1c is 9.7%. Would a pump be better since I am active and busy and on the go all the time?

I am 54 years old and have had diabetes for almost 40 years. I had bypass surgery four years ago, and now they are testing for blockage in carotid arteries. What is the treatment for that? How successful is it?

My 88 year mother has type 2 diabetes and has been on insulin for about 20 years. Lately, she is forgetting more and more. I am very new at dealing with mom’s diabetes, and I do not know what to say. How dangerous is her situation?

How can our son, given the same insulin amounts at the same time of day and eating basically the same carbs, fats, and proteins at each meal every day, run low with no unusual amount of exercise? Is it true that insulin absorption rate may varying up to 40% from shot to shot?

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