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Is there any statistical survey or data to determine if the use of pre-mixed insulins with pens makes any difference in the blood sugar control in comparison with the self-mixed insulins?

My 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with diabetes several weeks ago. I am almost certain that my child is lactose intolerant. How much does this affect her blood sugar levels and the way insulin works for her?

My husband is 31 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 5 years ago. He is currently on an insulin pump and is also taking Glucophage. I’ve been trying to find information on Glucophage and its use in Type 1 diabetes treatment to see the pros and cons.

I am a 28 year old woman currently 16 weeks pregnant with my third child. About 6 months ago, I was diagnosed with “mild PCOS”. I am curious if this puts me at a greater risk for gestational diabetes?

I have a 1 year old daughter. I had gestational diabetes and my father was diagnosed around the age of 15 months old with juvenile diabetes. I am concerned that my daughter may have symptoms of diabetes.

My granddaughter was diagnosed 16 months ago. Her current insulin requirement is 5 units/day. Therefore, she must still be making some endogenous insulin. When I suggested the partial endogenous mechanism to my daughter-in-law she seemed incredulous.

I’m 14 years old and have had Type 1 diabetes for 7 years. Lately at school I’ve been thirsty. The clinic has lowered my insulin by several units. How come I am so thirsty?

I am a 43 year old Type 1 diabetic. A friend told me she read somewhere that there is a new treatment being developed which involves wearing a patch on the skin. Do you know anything about this patch?

Friends of ours have an 11 year old son who has type 1 diabetes. My son, also 11, has had diabetes for just over 2 years. Over the past 6 months he has dropped close to 15 lbs. It is as though he is wasting away.

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