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My four year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of two. We check her blood glucose levels four or five times a day. I am worried about the long term damage that this can cause.

I am an 18 year old female diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age four. My sugar levels have been fluctuating for days now because I am under a lot of stress, and I am feeling kind of depressed. What do I do?

We have been told that the clinic would probably want to follow my daughter’s diabetes for about a year before recommending the pump. Is this the practice norm? Does she need to be out of the honeymoon period before going on a pump?

Does drinking Coke or Pepsi (or other high-sugar drinks like beer, in adulthood) contribute to the development of diabetes? Is diabetes a “modern” disease, or has it been around for hundreds of years?

My 10 year old daughter has had diabetes since age three. She wears glasses and is now experiencing problems with her eyesight again. I am afraid that she will eventually lose her sight if not better controlled. Can the damage being done be corrected?

There are many beneficial natural aids available for all chronic health problems. You are a disservice to the practice and philosophy of healing.

Is it true that diabetes of any type can cause signs of depression especially in young children?

My six year old cousin was just diagnosed with MODY. Can he be managed by oral drugs? If yes, which ones can be used?

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