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My grandson, age 12, has had type 1 diabetes for about 6 months. He loves sugar and counts carbs but has sugar cereal for breakfast, Twinkies, etc., for snacks and feels as long as he doesn’t go over his carb allowance this is okay. Is this a problem?

Can insulin be given IV push [intravenously, pushed into the vein by syringe]? I am a new nurse and this was a sliding scale order for one of my patients.

We we’re wondering if there are any studies or statistics informing us on the glycemic control of diabetic children aging from 10 to 15 years of age.

My 18 year old son is going off to college soon and we have been working on carbohydrate counting in relation to planning his meals. How can he convert fat grams into equivalent carbo grams for use in planning regular insulin doses?

I have type 1 and type 2. I have been getting worn out easily, my stomach hurts, and I am never hungry and don’t want to eat! I don’t understand! Does it have to do with me having both types?

I am a 27 year old male. I was diagnosed almost a year ago. After 2 months my doctor took me off of insulin. I figure I am on my honeymoon. I have been off insulin for 9 months. Should I go back on NPH at a very low dose or just keep enjoying my honeymoon?

My 4 year old was diagnosed at 21 months with type 1. My 22 month old is now having blood glucoses in the 60’s and urinating heavily. He seems unusually tired and is thirsty a lot. Is it normal for him to have blood glucoses in the low 60’s or could he be developing diabetes also?

I am a 29 year old type 1 diabetic, diagnosed at the age of 13. I have recently joined a gym and am having a horrible time with blood sugars. I drop at least 200 points (blood sugar, food equivalent) at every workout. Do you have any suggestions?

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