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What’s the latest word on non-invasive monitors?

July 6, 2000
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My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 18 months old. She is now 4. She was potty trained at age 3, but always had a problem staying dry through the night. She bedwets 3-4 times a week, regardless of her blood sugar numbers. How can I control and handle this?

July 5, 2000
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Both of our kids have Type 1 (3 and 4 years old). They go to a private school that claims the IDEA law does not apply to private schools. They will not take care of their lunch shot and barely agree to emergency treatment. Is that right?

July 5, 2000
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My 4 3/4 year old daughter was diagnosed one year ago. Since diagnosis, she seems to have more “stomach flu” type bugs than her peers. Our diabetes team does not seem overly concerned about this, but it worries me. Could this have anything to do with her diabetes?

July 5, 2000
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My son is 7 years old and was diagnosed about one month ago with Type 1 diabetes. His blood tests came back showing negative antibodies to his pancreas. Should I be concerned about an underlying issue and request some further tests?

July 5, 2000
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My son is 12 years and 10 months old. Ten months ago he started to manipulate his insulin shots without my knowledge. I’m so worried about the damage that he might caused to his body.

July 5, 2000
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I’m diabetic type 1 for 16 years, now 31 years old, female. My nails on my hands are splitting and cracking all the time in spite of consistent adoption of the best vitamin-mineral complexes. Is it associated with nerve damage? No one doctor here can give me an answer.

July 5, 2000
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My 2 week old son shakes uncontrollably before feeding. We believe that he might be hypoglycemic. If so, what is the cure?

July 5, 2000
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My three year old son was diagnosed a little over a month ago. Now my six year old daughter is showing signs of the disease. We are in disbelief that two of our children could be diagnosed with diabetes within a months time. I was wondering if you have ever come across a similar case.

July 5, 2000
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My 8 year old son who has had Type 1 diabetes for three years. His hemoglobin A1cs have been 5.6, 5.9, and 6.4 for the last three years. Recently, it was 6.9. Can you tell me how his A1cs are affected? Is it always the high sugars, or can frequent lows contribute to a high A1c?

July 5, 2000
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