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Our toddler grandson, diagnosed less than a year ago, experiences low blood sugars within minutes of activity at a park or playground. Although we treat him, he becomes irritable and we have to leave. What should we use to treat the lows so that he can continue to enjoy the outdoors?

How long can a type 1 diabetic go without insulin?

My daughter, who uses a Medtronic 670G pump, wants to get a CGM. The Dexcom G6 has been recommended, though I understand the G6 cannot communicate with the 670G. Why would the G6 have been recommended over the Medtronic CGM?

I accidentally gave myself Lantus this morning instead of Victoza. What is going to happen?

Constantly thirsty, my toddler urinates frequently. With a familial history of diabetes, I asked for an A1c, which came back as 5.5. The doctor said she will probably get diabetes. Is this true? Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

Are there any tips for helping deal with skin irritation as it relates to diabetes devices?

Sometimes I have immediate drops in glucose levels after my Lantus injection. My endocrinologist and family doctor are baffled. Should I switch to another long acting insulin or consider a pump?

My grandson was born with diabetes mellitus. Neither of his parents has diabetes, nor are there any genetic risks. Why would he be born with this? Are there experts on diabetes in southern California that we can see?

I am planning to take my son to Mexico. There is a five hour time difference. How easy is it to shift the basal dose by five hours?

Currently, my mother cannot afford her Novomix 30. Can she take Humulin 30 instead? Or, should she go back to Mixtard?

My daughter is two years old. I’m concerned about her because, for the last week, she has suddenly developed an acetone smell on her breath; I’m worried it could be an indicator of type 1 diabetes/DKA.

My son missed a few doses each month and not taken NovoLog regularly for the past two months. He now has had a constant sugar of in the 50s mg/dl all day. Do I need to take him to the hospital?

My son is playing football this year for his high school team and wears a pump and a CGM. Do you have any suggestions on what to get him to protect those sites while playing?

My 11-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Where can I find books to help me take care of her properly?

Could you please explain to me exactly what each auto-antibody actually means? For example: ICA, IA-2, GAD-65, Zinc, and others, if there are any more.

Last night when she gave her insulin shot, my mother hit a vein in her thigh and still has a bump on the skin.

My child was recently diagnosed and has fluctuating blood sugars. Can you give me guidance on correcting blood sugars?

Where can I find a diabetes camp in France?

Despite an in-range blood sugar, my daughter fainted, then remained pale, even after eating ice cream. Why might this have happened?

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