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I recall reading that carbonated drinks have been implicated in bone demineralization, especially in teenaged girls. If this is so, perhaps we should not be pushing diet sodas for people with diabetes.

My son lives with his father, and spends most weekends with me. He enjoys his time with me and gets really excited on his visits. He often begs to come and live with me. I know it is a stressful situation for him. Could this be causing his sugar levels to fluctuate?

My four year old daughter was diagnosed at 28 months of age, and my 21 month old son was just diagnosed. My son tested negative for antibodies in the Diabetes Prevention Trial about a year ago. Is there a way to get a probability of future children developing type 1 diabetes?

My five year old son had some tests done to rule out diabetes. There is adult diabetes on both sides of the family. The doctors are saying that my son might have MODY, and I’m very confused with all of this.

I have not been diagnosed with diabetes, but have been borderline all my life. The other night I had a very scary episode. The doctor told me that the my urine sugar was high which could indicate diabetes.

I am a 47 year old female with type 1 diabetes who has developed Charcot Foot. My problem is the constant pain I have. My doctor doesn’t believe in any pain medication. Do I have to live the rest of my life with this pain? Can you recommend any help?

How does type 1 diabetes affect a child’s ability to learn and schoolwork? ? I’m interested about the high blood sugars especially, as well as the lows.

A while ago I was having most of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes. I had a test done which the doctor said was okay. However, I am having symptoms again. Could I have been misdiagnosed or could I have gotten diabetes all of the sudden?

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