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My four year old grandson has had brittle type 1 diabetes with seizures for over two years. He now has chronic bowel problems. Is this bowel problem a spinoff of his diabetes?

Can my son (type 1 for two years) use insulins from different manufacturers?

I am 21 years old, a senior in college, and I’ve had type one diabetes for almost three years. Last week, I began to notice an increase in my blood sugar level, and, now, I am in ketoacidosis. I am spilling 5+ ketones, 5+ sugar, am vomiting everything I eat, and I have no energy. What happened?

She is on a strict doctor’s diet of no salt, no fat, and no sugar and must lose 150 pounds to continue to live. Nothing tastes good or is appealing with these restrictions. Can anyone help?

My child, almost 6 years old, has recently been approved by her endocrinologist to receive an insulin pump. We are very excited about this and are trying to educate ourselves as much as possible. Any ideas where we can look for more information?

I am 32 year old,and I have had diabetes for 20 years with no complications, except for slight albuminuria. One month ago, I had my eyes checked. Everything was fine, and I was told to come again in a year. Recently, I woke up, and my left eye was completely red. Is this a sign of retinopathy?

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