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Recently my father’s blood sugar went out of control so the doctor changed the drug to Amaryl, and his fasting blood sugar was still high.The doctor suggested insulin, but my father insisted on oral medication.Should he continue with the Amaryl?

March 6, 2003
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My daughter diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 15 months, began to show signs three months prior to diagnosis, and my 15 month old son is beginning to show the same signs. We have been testing his blood sugar randomly, and he has had high readings, but his blood work and urine were within normal range. What can explain his symptoms and his high blood sugar?

March 6, 2003
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Have you ever thought of separating the questions into type 1 and type 2 questions? The two types of diabetes are so very different.

March 5, 2003
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I’ve heard that there are some overweight people who develop type 1 diabetes. Are there any overweight adults who turn out to have Late Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults instead of type 2?

March 5, 2003
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My 16 year old friend, who has had type 1 diabetes for 10 years, has always been so skinny, but recently I’ve noticed she’s been gaining a lot of weight. She is unhappy about it and was thinking about taking the “one-a-day-weight smart” pills. They say they don’t contain any ephedra, but natural tea extracts. Is this safe for her?

March 5, 2003
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I was diagnosed just under three months ago, and since then I have gained a little extra weight that is unwanted. I am pretty active, I walk twice a day, but I still don’t seem to lose this extra 15-20 pounds. Is there a diet I can go on?

March 5, 2003
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I had a high blood sugar at the local hospital, but after a saline intravenous drip was given it was normal. I have had this happen before — any ideas?

March 5, 2003
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I am a 40 year old female who has had type 1 diabetes (treated with twice daily NPH and Regular) for more than 10 years, my blood sugars have been high, and I have been advised to take Actos once a day.Should I be taking this medication? Are there any side effects I should be aware of?

March 5, 2003
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My 25 year old son was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and his level fluctuates a lot (168- 500+ mg/dl [mmol/L]). How and will he ever get it regulated? Right now he takes two to three shots of insulin per day. Will that ever decrease to maybe one per day?

March 5, 2003
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I was told I have type 2 diabetes a week ago. My hands stay swollen and red. Do you think this swelling and redness has to do with diabetes?

March 5, 2003
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