CWDAnswers-02-Crop2000

CWD Answers Archives

advertisement
icon-nav-help
Need Help

Submit your question to our team of health care professionals.

icon-nav-current-questions
Current Question

See what's on the mind of the community right now.

icon-conf-speakers-at-a-glance
Meet the Team

Learn more about our world-renowned team.

icon-nav-archives
CWD Answers Archives

Review the entire archive according to the date it was posted.

  • Category Filters:

advertisement

All Questions

My teen had highs and moderate ketones from two pump failures. Would it have been okay to give her a snack when she asked for one?

January 13, 2016
Posted in ,
Read More

My three-year-old was just diagnosed. At what age should I begin to teach her gradually how to take of her diabetes?

December 9, 2015
Posted in ,
Read More

A year-round soccer player, my daughter experiences severe calf cramps. Is this because she metabolizes things differently as a diabetic or just a regular overuse, not-stretching-enough issue?

October 28, 2015
Posted in ,
Read More

How many glucagon kits should an active teen have? Can a doctor write a prescription for more than one kit per patient?

October 28, 2015
Posted in ,
Read More

The endocrinologist indicated that my adolescent son will probably be no taller than 165 cm (5 feet, 4 inches). I heard that blood glucose control is more difficult when on growth hormones. Should we pursue the hormones? Are there other side effects?

October 19, 2015
Posted in
Read More

Recently diagnosed, my teen son has experienced elevated blood sugars at the start of cross country races. Should he do a corrective dose?

September 13, 2015
Posted in ,
Read More

Diagnosed with type 1 at 2, my grandson has just started on Ritalin as he begins kindergarten. What effects might the drug have on his blood sugars?

September 2, 2015
Posted in ,
Read More

My daughter tested positive for two antibodies and has had intermittent elevated blood sugars. Have there been any successes in reversing the antibody titers? I am looking for suggestions on how to prevent a diagnosis of type 1.

August 27, 2015
Posted in ,
Read More

For the past few years, my teen son has had extreme muscle pain and tightness the day after exercise. Is this a side effect of Lantus or something else diabetes-related? What do you recommend?

July 23, 2015
Posted in ,
Read More

In 2009, my daughter, who has two siblings with type 1, tested negative for antibodies, but recently had a random high blood sugar and has tested positive for GAD-65. Will she definitely develop diabetes?

July 23, 2015
Posted in ,
Read More