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Five months ago, I was put on Glucovance. I exercised and lost weight, but my blood sugars were elevated. Since switching to Glucophage and Amaryl, my blood sugars are still elevated. Is my pancreas slowly dying?

December 2, 2009
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The doctor wants my teen daughter to go on Yaz to help regulate her menstrual cycles and reduce their accompanying pain. What are it’s vascular side effects?

December 2, 2009
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I would like to wear my pump and CGM during upcoming surgery involving my colon. I plan to reduce my basal insulin and teach the doctor how to suspend the pump. Is this feasible or is it better just to go with hospital dosing?

November 30, 2009
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Should I have the doctor check my toddler for diabetes? My son had a month-long bad diaper rash but doesn’t seem to have any other symptoms.

November 29, 2009
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Recently, my daughter has been complaining about leg and arm cramps as well as stomach aches. Is this something about which I should be concerned?

November 29, 2009
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Recently diagnosed with type 1, my son was sweating profusely in the middle of the night. His blood sugar was in range. Should I be concerned or is this normal for someone with diabetes?

November 29, 2009
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What is the incidence of diabetes in a six-year-old child with Down’s syndrome and congenital cardiomyopathy?

November 25, 2009
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Now five, my daughter has become defiant, rebellious, devious, and at times, violent. Many times, this occurs when her blood sugar is high. How do we get the behaviors under control? How do we discipline her and get her to control herself better?

November 24, 2009
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Three months ago, I was diagnosed with type 1, but my blood sugar has averaged 110 mg/dl [6.1 mmol/L] for about six weeks without insulin. Am I still in my honeymoon? Do I still have diabetes?

November 24, 2009
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Does masturbation cause diabetes? Are smoking and drinking alcohol bad for people with diabetes?

November 16, 2009
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