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My wife is 30 years old and has type 1 diabetes. She has had about five episodes of low blood sugar, which have not been prolonged, but I’m worried about the possibility of fetal abnormalities. How low and how often is too much?

July 29, 2000
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Should pregnant women be concerned about their milk intake during pregnancy? Has this been shown to put their unborn baby at higher risk for developing type 1 diabetes?

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I am 29 and I have had type 1 diabetes for 17 years. I struggled with my HMO to get an insulin pump because I was going into several comas. I became pregnant, but went into another coma at four weeks. At eight weeks, an ultrasound determined that my baby’s heart was not beating. Did that coma cause me to lose my baby?

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Since a low blood sugar episode, I have developed a fear of bolusing insulin in large amounts and tight control. I have also since become bulimic in order to enjoy normal amounts and types of foods. What is the best hospital for a type 1 with bulimia?

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My three year old son, who has type 1 diabetes, often has blood sugars that are under 4.0 mmol/L (72 mg/dl), sometimes even in the 2.5 mmol/L (45 mg/dl) range. Is any harm being done by having blood sugars this low?

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I want to know about a capsule called INSULEN. Can it replace insulin shots for people with Type 1 diabetes, as is being claimed by a website? If it cannot, could you please suggest a replacement to insulin shots in a country like India?

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I have a 5 year old son who was recently diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia. His doctor sent us to a dietitian, so she could design a “diabetic diet” for him. The problem is that it is not working. What is the best way to go?

July 28, 2000
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I am 33 years old, 18 weeks pregnant. I have also had part of my intestines bypassed, therefore I don’t absorb all of what I eat. I have been having frequent low blood sugar reactions, as low as 35 mg/dl (1.9 mmol/L). What are or where can I find info on the effects of low blood sugar reactions to my fetus?

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I am looking for scholarships and other moneys to assist with tuition costs. Can you help us find the right resources?

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What happens to insulin when it is exposed to heat? Is it safe to use?

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