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My son drinks constantly and wet himself at school. I took him to a doctor where his blood sugar was maxed out on the meter, and she told to make an appointment with an endocrinologist. This morning it seemed very difficult for him to get up for school, and he seemed to be dazed. What can I do to make my son better? How can I make this easier on him?

March 8, 2003
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I am 21 years old, have had diabetes since I was 18 months old, and recently I started insulin pump therapy. The problem is my insurance was cancelled, and I need insulin and supplies. What insurance can help me and my family get the things I need? We are on a really tight budget. Where can I get help?

March 8, 2003
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I want to know who is responsible for treating diabetes aggressively. Is it the doctor or the patient? How do I go about reducing the blood sugar levels? Do I try all other oral medications before switching to insulin?

March 6, 2003
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My son is particularly picky about his eating habits so it is very hard to manage his diet most of the time. They say that he can eat anything that he likes, in moderation, but that is the problem. Either he’s “not hungry” when it’s time to eat, or the suggested amount is not enough for him. What are excellent snacks for him?

March 6, 2003
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My nine year old son has used the Lantus with Humalog insulin combination for over a year, and lately, he runs pretty high at night, but during the day, his blood glucose levels are within range, or even low. It seems he needs two basal rates — one at night and the other for the day. How does one go about deciding how to split a Lantus dose? Could the injections be given at breakfast and supper times?

March 6, 2003
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My two year old is still breastfeeding for perhaps a total of 20 minutes per day and I am wondering if this is affecting her blood sugar levels. How can I tell how much milk she is getting?

March 6, 2003
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My son who has type 1 diabetes is also intolerant of phenylalamines (sweeteners) so we are finding it near impossible to give him anything to drink except milk and water. He was also intolerant to lactose as an infant.

March 6, 2003
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My daughter has type 1 diabetes, and while I do not condone her use of marijuana, I do not believe it is the worst thing in the world. However, if it will affect her health beyond the effects it has on a person without diabetes, I will urge her to discontinue. Could her use of marijuana have serious effects on her health? If I want to check if she is still using marijuana, would she need a separate drug test?

March 6, 2003
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I was not sure whether I had diabetes before pregnancy or not. Around nine weeks into my pregnancy, the doctor said I have a very high blood sugar level, and I need treatment. I have several questions.

March 6, 2003
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I was diagnosed with a 1 cenitmeter cyst on my pituitary gland a year ago. Diet seems to be a control factor with my blood sugar and thyroid. What do you consider my options to be?

March 6, 2003
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