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My 6 1/2 year old son was diagnosed at birth with Type 1 diabetes. Our doctor called to say he had a high microalbumin level. What exactly does this mean for his long term health? What kidney medications would he have to take and how do they adversely affect his health? How well do they work?

July 17, 2000
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I am working with a 30 year old man with Downs Syndrome who has diabetes. He is experiencing lots of changes and challenges related to his living arrangement. I would like to know if there is any advice available in how to manage diabetes for people with intellectual disabilities.

July 16, 2000
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My 9 year old son was diagnosed with diabetes one year ago. He goes through a lot of mood swings, even when his blood sugar is good (100-200). Is this normal?

July 16, 2000
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My 16 year old daughter had a sudden growth spurt that occurred at the same time as a very strange disorder. She stumped the doctors. Could she possibly have some other disorder that causes extremely high insulin and epinephrine reactions?

July 16, 2000
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My 15 year old daughter has type 1 diabetes since age 7. She has been experiencing lows at night and failing to wake up. When I find her, usually about 2 to 3:30 A.M., she is rigid and unresponsive.

July 16, 2000
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I just came across a magazine article that stated that children who are born to parents in their late forties to early fifties are at a higher risk for developing Type 1 diabetes. Why is this?

July 16, 2000
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My husband’s 12 year old son has a seizure disorder that no one has been able to identify. His neurologist refuses to consider any correlation between blood sugar and his seizures. Orange juice has always been able to bring him out of his seizures. Does this sound like it could be diabetes or hypoglycemia?

July 15, 2000
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My daughter has had Type 1 diabetes for 8 years now and has been generally well and able to control her sugars successfully. She was recently diagnosed with an overactive thyroid, and although we have not been advised of the type of medication, what are the implications and possible side effects?

July 15, 2000
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My ex-girlfriend has Type 1 diabetes. Last year, she went into a diabetic coma because she wanted to lose weight. Fortunately, she was able to come out of this one alive and well. Is there any thing or anyone I could talk to about helping this person out?

July 14, 2000
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My daughter is 7.5 years old and has had Type 1 diabetes for 3 years. I want to know the ideal dose for her — she’s 25 kg., and whether I should give her insulin 3 times a day or 2 times. I’ve noticed that with 3 injections she’s better controlled. I also want to know whether diabetes has anything to do with growing up short.

July 14, 2000
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