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My six year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four months ago. If insulin brings the sugar level down then why can’t she eat whatever she wants (like candy) and just take more insulin?

My six year old has what looks like acanthosis nigricans on her neck and behind her ears. Could there be another explanation for this besides diabetes? Could this be something other than acanthosis nigricans?

My 62 year old father-in-law had a stroke which has affected his facial nerve. He has not been able to open his eyes for the last 10 days. Is this curable? What is the recommended course of treatment and the duration?

Two years ago, my two year old son had some high blood sugars and was on insulin for a couple of months, but eventually came off. We have noticed a few symptoms as of late. Should I contact the pediatric endocrinologist again?

My sister was told that her son has water diabetes. She would like more information about this.

My three month old son’s urine has that distinct smell of my five year son’s (who has type 1 diabetes). Any reason for alarm?

My four year old daughter was diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI). What happens regarding this early onset of DI? I would like the much needed information to better help her development with this diagnosis.

My five year old son is always asking for a drink and urinates a lot. He had a glucose tolerance test, and I have been told he might have MODY diabetes. I have no idea what that is. Can you help?

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