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I am 19 and I suspect that I have diabetes. Recently, I have shown signs of diabetes. Last weekend, I smoked some cannabis and have felt “stoned” all week. I don’t know how to get back to normal, and I don’t wish my parents to know.

November 7, 2000
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My son was born with nesidioblastosis and had surgery to remove 95% of his pancreas. Three years ago, he was diagnosed with diabetes. We have always had trouble controlling his blood sugars. This summer he was put on the insulin pump. The first several months he responded perfectly then his high blood sugars returned. Our doctor told us he is a perfect candidate for a transplant. Do you have any information?

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I have had diabetes for 15 years. Has anyone heard of a plant (called insulin) that is supposed to be good for diabetes? Someone recommended it, but I would like some more information.

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My two year old grandson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three months ago. The number of injections he takes seems to vary a lot (He might take four shots one day, and, the next day one). My daughter-in-law calls a doctor daily to find out what to give him, but he still goes high and really low.

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Our middle school has advised that in an emergency they will not inject glucagon into muscle. They say they are prohibited from doing so. Will glucagon work, albeit maybe not as effectively or as fast, if it is injected subcutaneously?

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Two healthy young men with no family history of diabetes and no other discernable risk factors have been diagnosed with type 1 in their twenties. The two men have only one thing in common: both were moderate users of marijuana. Could there be a link between marijuana usage and damage to the pancreas? Has anyone studied this?

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My 13 year old daughter had 24-hour urines performed which showed elevated levels of protein. I made an appointment with a nephrologist who thinks she should be put on an ACE inhibitor. I am very concerned and have many questions I would like answered before starting her on this medication.

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My 20 month old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 11 months of age. We have had complete support from his doctors, but the insurance company has denied the pump four times, based on the fact that they do not give pumps to children under 13.

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Can you tell me why the pump is not at all popular in Australia? I saw one once and had it explained briefly to me. Is it a good alternative to injections for a very active teenager who engages in sports and motorbike riding. How does it work?

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I’ve read the information you have on the site concerning diabetes and school, and am still unclear as to who is required to do blood sugar testing in school. Do you have any info as to guidelines internationally, or in any other countries besides the US?

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