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Is there any truth to the statistic that a child with type 1 has a 6% chance of being “dead in bed” over the course of their life?

April 7, 2009
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Since her diagnosis three months ago, my young daughter has gained five pounds and developed an aversion to exercise. Are both of these things common?

April 7, 2009
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For two months, my son’s Levemir dose provided better control. In the past two months, he’s been waking up high after being in range at 1 to 2 a.m. Other than getting up a 4 a.m. to give him a correction shot of Humalog, what do you suggest?

April 7, 2009
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Does hyperglycemia cause an increase in appetite or a loss of appetite?

April 7, 2009
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My son was recently diagnosed with type 1. He tested negative for antibodies. Can just a viral illness kill the islet cells even if you have no antibodies? How often does this occur?

April 5, 2009
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Is diabetes insipidus in combination with smaller than normal optic nerves enough to point to DIDMOAD?

April 5, 2009
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Recently, my neighbor has begun to repeat what others say, verbatim. Is this an indication of a habit or something else?

April 4, 2009
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I was diagnosed with type 1 at the age of 23. My mother read that some women develop type 1 after they stop taking Depo-Provera. What do you know about this?

April 4, 2009
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My 10-year-old son has an A1c of 7.5, high cholesterol and high creatinine. I was told he has poor blood sugar control. How are these findings indicative of poor blood sugar control?

April 4, 2009
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My son’s diagnosis has inspired to apply to medical school, writing about diabetes being his motivation. Do you see this as a hindrance or not? I am concerned it may be seen as a negative.

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