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My 12 year son has been on the pump for 8 months. His numbers were great on injections with a 6.2 hemoglobin A1c, but since he has been on the pump his numbers have been all over the place and now has a 9.2 A1c. What do you think could be the problem? We are both very discouraged.

I am a 13 year old girl. My dad had extremely bad diabetes. I was wondering if I could have it now. I am always thirsty and sometimes really hungry. So, should I go get checked for diabetes or do you think its just something that will pass?

I know that one of the complications of diabetes is nerve damage or neuropathy. Is this due to taking so many injections a day? Can so many needles damage your nerves?

If someone was a serious drinker and did not eat proper amounts of food to compensate the low blood sugars, could their body lose control of blood sugars, leading to diabetes?

I’m worried about my sister. I’m afraid she may be pretending to have diabetes. After our parents divorced last year (I’m 15 and my sister is 10) she has been desperate for attention. Her best friend has diabetes, so she knows a little about the disease.

My 18 year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 weeks ago. Everywhere we look for nutrition guidance, the emphasis seems to be on how to lose weight. We would like any pointers on low carbohydrate foods that will put some weight on my son.

I am 26 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 three months ago. For one year before that, I was taking Propecia (the hair loss pill). Could that be the reason for my diabetes?

I’m having difficulty with my toddler going hypoglycemic in the middle of the night. What products are available that would provide a slow release of sugar to help prevent hypoglycemia?

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