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My son’s insulin was changed to a mixture (25/75) because I was having problems getting him to do two injections at a time. Lately, however, his numbers have been high any way so we are doing corrections with just Humalog. Is this a good insulin for him?

February 15, 2003
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My 18 year old daughter, who has had diabetes for eight years and had gastroparesis last year, is on a pump, and for about a month, she as had a difficult time keeping her blood sugars in a good range. She really spikes after a meal sometimes.

February 14, 2003
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I work out lifting weights about five times a week for 90-150 minutes. I have read that athletes in training need 1gram of protein per pound of body weight which means I need about 188 grams of protein per day when bodybuilding I am looking to build a substantial amount of muscle. Would added protein shakes hurt my kidneys in any way?

February 14, 2003
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Can anti-seizure medicine prevent a hypoglycemia-caused seizure, or change the sensitivity to hypo seizures in a person with diabetes? Does anyone put a child with diabetes on anti-seizure medications to prevent hypo seizures?

February 14, 2003
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I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes when I was 18 weeks pregnant, was put on insulin at 20 weeks, I am at 37 weeks, and my insulin dose requirement has begun to decrease. I count baby movements several times a day, and he moves a lot. Also, I have two non-stress tests every week and the results are very good. I have a few questions.

February 14, 2003
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I have had type 2 diabetes less than two years, and I have tried diet, exercise, all types of oral medicines, and I just started taking insulin injections but still no change. One thing different about me is I have three functioning kidneys! Could having three kidneys have any effect on my higher readings?

February 14, 2003
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My niece has type 1 diabetes and has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. She is on a lot of insulin, her blood sugar levels are constantly high, and since she began taking thyroid medication, she has put on weight with an excessive appetite, she has very tight skin on her hips and thighs, her menstruation has been heavy and painful, and she has constant abdominal pain.

February 14, 2003
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My daughter, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about six weeks ago, has times when she has to eat continually to keep her sugar up past 45 mg/dl [2.5mmol/L]. Her specialist says she is in her honeymoon period, but he has no explanation as to why she has extremely low blood sugars.

February 14, 2003
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My friend has a 10 year old with type 1 diabetes who is on 25/75 insulin, and I’ve been asking her to confront her “team” and ask them for some evidence that 25/75 works for kids with type 1. Her son’s A1c is now over 10%. Do you know off-hand of any abstracts or articles I could send her to present to the team that 25/75 isn’t the best route for kids and teens?

February 14, 2003
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My seven year old daughter has just recently started to want to have water with her more than usual, and I have noticed her stating she is still hungry at times after just eating. Do the symptoms of diabetes all occur at one time, or can one or two occur first, then other symptoms follow?

February 13, 2003
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