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Which insulin is better, human or animal? Why is animal insulin no longer produced? I am concerned about the side effects of human insulin.

March 8, 2006
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I’ve always been a Diet Coke drinker because my mom has type 1. Does it really contain bad things?

March 7, 2006
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My adult son is not taking care of his diabetes. He won’t talk to me about it, but has told his dad he is not taking his medications. How can I help him get on the right path?

March 7, 2006
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I used my prescription plan to buy insulin for my newly diagnosed daughter. I then found out my medical insurance would cover it, but says I have to get it through my prescription plan. Can you explain why this is?

March 7, 2006
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Since the pediatrician couldn’t tell me why my four year old had ketones, I tested her fasting blood sugars. The highest was 142 mg/dl [7.9 mmol/L]. She says her stomach hurts, but she’s eating and drinking a lot. What do you think is going on?

March 7, 2006
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After diagnosis, several of my daughter’s A1c reports referred to a higher A1c due to the presence of fetal hemoglobin. What does this mean?

March 7, 2006
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Can some carbohydrate/sugar be absorbed by cells without needing insulin? What is the affect of foods’ natural color? Can some people not be suitable candidates for insulin?

March 7, 2006
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Where can I find a complete list of low glycemic foods? How bad is it if my son eats cereal every day?

March 6, 2006
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How can we convince our daughter not to sneak candy? We have tried rewarding her for good blood sugars and punishing her for sneaking and highs. What do you suggest?

March 6, 2006
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I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant. Is my eight month old baby at risk for having diabetes? Should I ask the pediatrician to test her?

March 6, 2006
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