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After an initial diagnosis of type 1, our daughter was re-diagnosed with MODY4 and switched from insulin to glyburide. Her control is excellent. Could she still have type 1 and is achieving good control because she is in her honeymoon?

February 19, 2014
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During a roller coaster ride, my teen son’s Revel pump delivered a maximum bolus dose causing a hypoglycemic seizure. How are the safety features of the Animas Ping and the t:slim?

February 19, 2014
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After three years with diabetes, my son is experiencing lows for which he needs a ton of carbohydrates. I have had to eliminate fast acting insulin. What could be causing this?

February 11, 2014
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How important is pre-bolusing?

January 24, 2014
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My son was diagnosed with type 1 four months ago. After his first dose of Focalin for his ADHD, his blood sugar was elevated after breakfast. Is it related to the medication?

January 15, 2014
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I’ve heard that less than 25% of contributions to JDRF and others are actually going toward cure funding. Why is there so much emphasis on treating the disease rather than curing it?

January 15, 2014
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Is my low testosterone level the reason I have been diagnosed with type 2?

December 31, 2013
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I have a young special education student on Lantus and metformin. She has had several incidents of explosive diarrhea possibly caused by the metformin. What other medication would be appropriate for her? Can you provide more information on type 2 in children, especially Native Americans?

December 31, 2013
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For kindergarten next year, my daughter would not be near her grandparents, who are educated in her diabetes care. Is this sufficient cause to request an exemption so she can attend a school close to them?

December 31, 2013
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Based on user experience, can you advise us about which pump we should get for our five-year-old son? I need one that is both easy for the parent and reliable.

December 23, 2013
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