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Diagnosed a month ago and on Lantus, my toddler experiences a rise in his blood sugar from around 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., then is back in range in the morning. Why is this happening?

January 7, 2010
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Diagnosed with type 1 three weeks ago, my daughter’s antibodies’ tests were in range. Her blood glucose was 273 mg/dl [15.2 mmol/L]. Are these results enough to diagnose type 1?

January 7, 2010
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Can long term use of metformin cause kidney damage? If so, will the damage reverse itself after stopping metformin? Will ayurvedic treatment and strict diet provide adequate control of my diabetes?

January 6, 2010
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I’ve had diabetes for 10 years. Twice, I have had abnormal spot urine tests, but a normal 24-hour test. The doctor wants me on an ACE inhibitor. Can diet affect the deterioration of the kidneys? Are there foods I should avoid?

January 5, 2010
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Since January, my daughter has had elevated blood sugars that have come down on their own, so she has not warranted a diagnosis of diabetes. I would like to stop checking her, but the endocrinologist disagrees. What is your opinion?

December 28, 2009
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My teen daughter’s new endocrinologist has recommended metformin to help my daughter improve her A1c and have lower blood sugar levels. Is this really safe for someone with type 1?

December 26, 2009
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How do I know if my 14-year-old son has an eating disorder? He lost 16 pounds over the summer and has kept it off. We struggle to get him to eat.

December 22, 2009
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One doctor has said artificially sweetened tea is okay, while one has said sweeteners like aspartame are worse than sugar. What is your opinion?

December 22, 2009
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For about a month, my daughter has been having elevated morning blood sugars. We increased her Levemir by two units two days ago and have seen no major difference. How do we ensure she is closer to 100 mg/dl [5.6 mmol/L] in the morning?

December 19, 2009
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My daughter has been complaining of pain when she gives herself a bolus. Any theories as to why this is happening?

December 19, 2009
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