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My 76 year old mother has diabetes. What effect, if any, does insulin have on the liver and kidneys?

My nine year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with type 1. What diet does she need to follow her so that the levels remain under control? What fruits can be given keeping the same in mind? Is it possible to avoid insulin and give pills?

I have had a fair amount of hypoglycemia for about 10 years. I have lupus, secondary Sjogrens Syndrome, and I am hypothyroid. Recently, my fasting blood sugar has been around 130-140 mg/dl [7.2-7.8 mmol/L]. Is there any correlation among these conditions and getting diabetes?

My 12 year old son has type 1 diabetes. For he last few days, he has had blood in his urine, and his pediatrician wants to run more tests on him. They are concerned it is his kidneys. What exactly are they concerned with?

I have had type 1 for 17 years and have switched from NPH to Ultralente. I am having problems with lows during the night.

I am almost 18 years old and have had diabetes since I was 12. I’m starting to get worried about what could happen if I don’t get my diabetes under control. Could you please offer some solutions that could help me out?

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