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I have been a diabetic for 22 years and am 26 years old. Three years ago I was told they found a trace of protein in my urine. My doctor said I do not have nephropathy — yet putting me on Zestril seems as if he is treating me for kidney disease.

My 8 year old was diagnosed 3 months ago, and was previously inoculated for Hepatitis B. I have just read of a possible connection between Hepatitis B vaccinations and increased incidence of Type 1 diabetes. Has this report any validity?

I am a 25 year old newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Occasionally, I like to have a few cocktails. I know that this can cause hypoglycemia. I just want to know if 1 serving of alcohol can be balanced out with 1 serving of carbohydrate to prevent a hypoglycemic incident.

My sister’s son was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Later, my sister contacted a Homeopathic doctor. He told her that there is cure in Homeopathic medicine for diabetes. Is there any situation where the pancreas stops working temporarily and will start working later?

I’m looking for alternative therapies/treatment for the onset of adult type 1 diabetes.

Why does Cygnus describe their perhaps soon-to-be-FDA-approved GlucoWatch as something available to “adults 18 and over” with diabetes? Why this seemingly arbitrary stipulation?

I am 25 and was just diagnosed with Type 1 a month ago. I am really scared about the potential long-term effects of diabetes. I have become obsessed with testing myself at least 12 times a day. Should I stop?

I have a five year old son who has experienced several of the noted symptoms of DKA. Over the last two years he is always having headaches, recently over the last three weeks he has started vomiting from time to time. Would a urine test confirm the existence of DKA?

I was just reading all of the questions on alternative treatments for diabetes and am kind of disappointed in the fact that the answers seem to discount the possibilities of natural remedies.

My sister has been scheduled for a second ultrasound due to her baby’s weight. We don’t know whether it’s a mix-up on how far along she is, or if the baby is a diabetic. What does this mean for the baby and the pregnancy?

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