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My daughter is drinking and urinating a lot. She tested negative for diabetes. Would this test have been for diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus?

April 11, 2006
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Diagnosed with type 1 in December, my daughter’s been able to go without insulin for two months. Is this common? What do you think about the rash and joint pain she’s had? The doctor said the rash was dry skin.

April 11, 2006
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We have tried various approaches, but cannot get our daughter’s morning blood sugars to be in range. Do you have any recommendations?

April 9, 2006
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When my boyfriend’s son is with us, we inject insulin in his arms and legs, but mom only uses his buttocks. How can we get her to rotate the sites?

April 9, 2006
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A month ago, my sister had three antibody tests. Only anti-GAD was positive, but the doctor was unsure if she has type 1. What is your opinion?

April 9, 2006
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My newly diagnosed niece is losing hair. Is this from a lack of nutrients or stress? Is celiac testing routine for those newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?

April 8, 2006
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During some recent blood work, my son had a low blood sugar. The doctor has said to test him and give him frequent meals. I am more concerned about elevated blood sugars, but she isn’t. Should I push for more tests or see a pediatric endocrinologist?

April 8, 2006
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Are there any long-term complications associated with taking more than one unit of insulin per kilogram, if you eat healthy and are not overweight?

April 8, 2006
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Do fluctuations in blood sugar causing a high or a low affect a child’s behavior? Is aggressive behavior common for people with high blood sugars?

April 8, 2006
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My son eats a lot of sweets. Does this, plus his father’s type 1 diagnosis, put him at risk for type 1?

April 7, 2006
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