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My daughter becomes very shaky when she does not eat regularly. What are the percentages she will develop diabetes? We have a family history of it and I had gestational diabetes.

January 17, 2011
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I’m looking for some criteria on encouragement for my college student who is sick of having diabetes.

January 14, 2011
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Recently, my son’s s behavior becomes highly disruptive mid to late morning at preschool. Is it possible this is because his blood sugar is dropping precipitously? At home, I can see his behavior changing and avoid a downward spiral in behavior and blood sugar.

January 11, 2011
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Since two of my siblings have adult onset type 1, I am concerned about my daughter, who has been fatigued and irritable. Her random blood sugar was 60 mg/dl [3.3 mmol/L]. Should I pursue additional testing?

January 10, 2011
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My son’s behavior is out of control. He lies about his blood sugars and the presence of ketones. Do I seek psychological help? I just don’t know what to do any more.

January 7, 2011
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My daughter’s new doctor wants her to switch from Lantus to Levemir, but I thought these were the same insulin. Why would the doctor suggest this?

January 7, 2011
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When my son is ill, I smell acetone in his breath. Is this something about which I should be worried?

January 5, 2011
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After four years with type 1, my six-year-old son has an A1c around 6. He experiences lows about three or four times a week. Are such lows intrinsically harmful? Is there good evidence that it can lead to long-term sequelae, such as cognitive or memory problems?

January 5, 2011
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My TSH is in the normal range, but my fertility specialist would like me to take Synthroid to lower it. My endocrinologist disagrees. Would Synthroid decrease my thyroid antibody levels? Would a lower antibody level increase my chance of getting pregnant?

January 4, 2011
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Should children with type 2 diabetes, who are not on insulin, have glucagon emergency medication at school to treat severe hypoglycemia?

January 4, 2011
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