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My son has been hungry, thirsty and not gaining weight. After a snack, his blood sugar was 149 mg/dl [8.3 mmol/L]. Could he be in the early stages of diabetes?

If my husband’s fasting blood sugar is somewhat elevated, can he still exercise? He is overweight and has a heart problem.

I’ve controlled my diabetes through diet and exercise, but no longer have the willpower to diet. Am I better off on medications? I’ve heard they add to the risk of death.

I was diagnosed with type 2 before my pregnancy and took insulin when pregnant. Now, post-birth, my blood sugars are in range. Do I still have diabetes?

One of my students has gained a lot of weight, is always sleepy, and has stomachaches. Could this be a blood sugar problem?

During her illness, we have been giving our daughter Humalog for corrections and carbohydrates. She’s had ketones for three days. Could she go into DKA if her blood sugars have not been too high?

Since he’s been drinking a lot, I tested my son’s blood sugar. Two minutes after juice, he was 160 mg/dl [8.9 mmol/L]. Is this normal for a non-diabetic? Could the juice have cause the elevated blood sugar?

My son is getting four or five shots a day. Is that normal for a child of his age? He doesn’t live with me and I don’t know much about diabetes.

My stepson has missed appointments with his endocrinologist and his A1c is up a bit. Should he be seen by a pediatrician or an endocrinologist?

I am 25 and have had type 1 for 14 years. I am shorter than my parents and younger brother. To help me grow, should I take an enhancer or hormone injections? Which would have the least impact on my blood sugars?

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