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My five year old son seems unusually reactive to food, especially carbohydrates. He can become very agitated, cries, and is difficult to console. If I can get him to eat something, he seems to recover almost immediately. I wonder if he has some sort of condition that needs to be addressed.

I am 37 weeks pregnant and have had gestational diabetes for three weeks. My glucose levels are usually low, but, sometimes, I am very surprised by high ones. Should I be worried?

Are there orientation sessions for the pump? If so, how long do they last? Is it possible for the pump to be taught to a camp nurse in 20 minutes? Is a camper who is six years old and on the pump for only one month a safe day camp candidate?

My five year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a little over a week ago. Every time he urinates, my son tells me that it hurts him. He had tests done, and he does not have a bladder infection. When will the pain stop and what could be the cause?

When I arrive home at night, her sugar is always 400-500 mg/dl (22.2 -27.8 mmol/L). I have tried giving her more NPH insulin, but she gets a low reaction, and, now that summer is here, she will get more exercise. I need to know what to do.

Can diet sodas increase blood sugar? When travelling, what is the best way to keep insulins from getting warm?

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