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My daughter has had diabetes since she was 2 years old. I would like to know if there is any problem if I give her fructose as a sugar substitute or there is a better substitute.

June 19, 2000
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I am 44 and was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes just over two months ago. My feet are in tons of pain. It wakes me up at night and I wanted to know what I can do about it.

June 19, 2000
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My doctor tested me and ruled out diabetes and thyroid problems, but she prescribed Glucophage to treat me for obesity. If I don’t have diabetes, and I am taking diabetes medication, will I be putting myself at risk for sickness later on?

June 19, 2000
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My 13 year old daughter has been having problems with not feeling good in the mornings. She will get up and be getting ready for school and start feeling sick to her stomach, light-headed and hot. Could this be low blood sugar and signs of diabetes?

June 19, 2000
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My granddaughter was diagnosed last week with Type 1 diabetes. Since then, her eating habits are not what they should be. All she ever wants to eat are crackers. My daughter is going out of her mind because the child refuses to eat. We have tried everything, but nothing works. Please help us to solve this huge problem.

June 19, 2000
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What is the difference between semolina pasta and regular pasta? Is it really healthier? I checked the labels on both the regular pasta and semolina pasta and they were the same. What is the best pasta if you have to cut out sugar?

June 19, 2000
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If I donate blood, and my control is not very good, will this affect the results of my next HbA1C test?

June 19, 2000
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My wife, 32, has been a Type 1 diabetic since age 11 years. Now, 3 weeks ago, she got an insulin pump with lispro. Is DKA an inevitable result of blood readings above 250 mg/dl, even if the pump is working and the blood readings are simply a result of wrong eating?

June 18, 2000
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I have some questions I would like to ask about diabetes. Is it commonly inherited? How does it affect the person in the short term and long term? What are the possible physical, social, emotional and spiritual complications for the adolescent?

June 18, 2000
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I am 32 and suspected I might have diabetes. The doctor said I have hypoglycemia. It seems that after I eat my level goes from mid 80s up to mid 140s. Could I be misdiagnosed? Should I insist on more testing for diabetes?

June 18, 2000
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