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Someone I know, who has type 1 diabetes, had a hypoglycemic episode while driving, causing a motor vehicle accident. I am seeking information about precautions that must taken prior to driving to avoid such a tragedy.

August 9, 2000
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She drinks a large amount of Sprite. We tried to stop her drinking it at night. The next morning I found her very sweaty, trembling, her heart was pounding and the rate was very quick, she was breathing fast, and when I got her to wake up, she was very hungry and stumbling around. She was better after feeding. We tried again and the same thing happened. Could this be episodes of hypoglycemia, and if it is, should I just keep giving her the Sprite?

August 9, 2000
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I am curious if you have run across any cures for type 1 diabetes. Has anyone who has type 1 diabetes actually gotten off of Insulin?

August 9, 2000
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I have a 22 month old boy who is having drastic highs and lows between breakfast and lunch. it seems like No matter how much I raise the Humalog to combat high numbers after breakfast, it never helps. I don’t want to keep raising the Humalog if it is not working. Any ideas?

August 8, 2000
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My four year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 18 months old. He has been having problems with overnight blood sugars. Our diabetes team can’t seem to find a solution to these problems. Our diabetes team can’t seem to find a solution to these problems. What are your suggestions?

August 8, 2000
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My three year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes several months ago. As his honeymoon phases has diminished, insulin just seems to run right through him. Could part of my problem be from using two different brands of insulin? I am very interested in trying pump therapy as soon as possible. How can I find another diabetes team that would support me on this?

August 8, 2000
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My five year old daughter is always very tired in the mornings even after 10-11 hours sleep. She can get going if she has something sweet or a carbonated drink. Does this sound like a blood sugar related problem?

August 8, 2000
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I took my 14 year old son, who has diabetes, to his enodcrinologist because of an eight pound weight loss. He noticed that my son had sweaty hands, rapid heart beat and another weight loss and told me that my son may have an overactive thyroid. What do we expect if he does have overactive thyroid? Will this affect his blood sugar control? Will my endocrinologist also test for Addison’s Disease, and celiac disease?

August 8, 2000
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He saw a local doctor who put him on metformin blood pressure tablets, cholesterol tablets, and, he is taking a tablet for sinus. His general health is now terrible, constantly ill. I believe with diet and exercise, it is not necessary for him to have medication at this stage, so long as the sugar level is kept under control. I have asked him to go and talk to the Diabetes Centre so that he may be reassured of his state of health. What do you think?

August 8, 2000
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Recently, he experienced nausea, along with calf cramps and a sore neck. He also said he did not feel low. It did go away after some time and did not return. I am worried about blocked arteries. Should we worry about the leg and neck ache?

August 7, 2000
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