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My son has been having “quaky” spells for almost two years. Tests for diabetes were negative. Recently, we’ve been checking his blood sugar when he feels “quaky.” Results have been elevated and normal. Have we caught type 1 very early?

April 4, 2009
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My grandson’s morning blood sugar was 102 mg/dl [5.7 mmol/L]. Is that too high for him?

March 27, 2009
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On three occasions, my son has been sweating, confused, and unable to walk. His blood sugar was low, higher after treatment. Some of his post meal blood sugars have been elevated. What does this mean?

March 27, 2009
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I have type 2. My recent A1c was 6.6, the same as at diagnosis in early December. The nurse has said the doctor is pleased with this, but I feel my efforts have been negligible. Should I get a second opinion?

March 27, 2009
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My son is drinking and urinating a lot. After a banana, his blood sugar went up to 320 mg/dl [17.8 mmol/L]. I am expecting a reply from the hospital. What might they say?

March 24, 2009
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My son recently had a seizure with a blood sugar of 58 mg/dl [3.2 mmol/L]? Why did he seize at this level when he’s not done so when his blood sugar has been lower?

March 24, 2009
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My teen nephew is coming to stay with us with the hope that we will help him get his diabetes under control. We hope to be able to monitor him more closely and help correct his destructive behavior. Are we taking the right steps? What else can you suggest?

March 24, 2009
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Should I get a GlucoWatch monitoring system for my child? Are there any other continuous monitors?

March 23, 2009
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A nephrologist said my daughter has orthostatic proteinuria, probably not related to her diabetes, and suggested monitoring. Would lisinopril be useful in this case? The endocrinologist was not concerned. Do you agree with his assessment?

March 23, 2009
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Since starting Synthroid, my daughter’s blood sugars have been soaring. Why is this?

March 23, 2009
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