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Given my son’s diagnosis with type 1 and autoimmune disorders I have had, should I be monitoring my younger daughter somehow? Is there a link between the fatty acid of the liver I had during my last pregnancy and autoimmune disorders?

March 21, 2006
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Recently, an hour after a Burger King meal, I was 207 mg/dl [7.9 mmol/L]. At two hours, I was 142 mg/dl [7.9 mmol/L]. How bad is it to be over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] at the one hour mark?

March 21, 2006
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Is there a sanctioned “National Emergency – Act of God” type of stockpile plan for type 1 diabetics from the CDC or ADA, etc? I am concerned about the availability of supplies when the avian flu hits the U.S.

March 21, 2006
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Because she has ADHD, the doctor has suggested that my daughter take grape seed extract and pycogenol to help lower glutamate. Will these affect the blood sugar control?

March 21, 2006
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Where can I find information on clinical trials? I was diagnosed with type 1 a year ago and want to participate. I am concerned about the cut-off age of 35 for most trials.

March 21, 2006
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My daughter has been drinking a lot and wetting her bed. Blood tests at the doctor were normal, but he recommended an endocrinologist and home monitoring. With some high readings, could she have MODY?

March 20, 2006
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Yesterday, I administered glucagon to my co-worker who was seizing. I may not have mixed it completely and it had expired. Will that harm her?

March 19, 2006
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Because my daughter had moderate ketones, I checked her blood sugars with a glucometer. Some were elevated, but her fasting test at the doctor’s was normal. What could be going on?

March 19, 2006
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Although I was diagnosed with type 2, how can I be sure the doctor’s diagnosis was correct? I am uninsured and cannot afford to see a doctor.

March 19, 2006
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Is there a meter that really works without a fingerstick?

March 18, 2006
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