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  1. Recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, how will Synthroid affect my daughter's insulin/blood sugars? (25 Jun 2008)
  2. Because she is overweight and had an elevated A1c, our diabetes team would like to start my daughter on Glucophage or Symlin. Are either reasonable for a child? (16 May 2008)
  3. The pediatrician has put my son on inhaled steroids. The endocrinologist said to watch his blood sugar and correct as needed. What do you suggest? (9 May 2008)
  4. My young teen daughter wants to grow tall like her cousins so the doctor has recommended Somatropin. What are the side effects of this? What do you recommend? (7 Apr 2008)
  5. I would like to buy a glucagon emergency kit, but I don't know how to do it or where I can find one in the U.S. (31 Mar 2008)
  6. I had an MRI that showed extreme bursitis. I was told that GHR1000, might help. Is this safe? (31 Mar 2008)
  7. Have you seen erythromycin used to successfully treat diabetic diarrhea? (24 Mar 2008)
  8. My wife has an elevated albumin level. Is there a connection between her Byetta and the elevated albumin? Why was she not given medication for the elevated level? (28 Feb 2008)
  9. Do you know of any anti-psychotic drugs that would not lead to weight gain or increased blood sugars? (21 Feb 2008)
  10. My adult son was put on lisinopril as a preventative for high blood pressure. Is this standard practice? Or, is it better to wait and start medication after a slight increase in his blood pressure? (16 Feb 2008)
  11. While on steroids for her asthma, my daughter has had elevated blood sugars during her nighttime oral feedings. Are the high blood sugars likely related to the steroids? (6 Feb 2008)
  12. My teen daughter is now on Seroquel and having very high blood sugars. She is also bingeing and not giving herself insulin. Are her highs caused by the Seroquel or the eating? (30 Dec 2007)
  13. Is there such a thing as a "glucagon allergy?" What are the implications for "Good Samaritans" who give glucagon to a stranger who has diabetes and has a severe low? (28 Dec 2007)
  14. Is is possible that even a low dose of steroids can lead to increased insulin needs? (23 Dec 2007)
  15. What diet pills, if any, can I take that won't affect my diabetes? (18 Dec 2007)
  16. Twice, my young daughter has experienced lows while taking a sulfa drug. Our diabetes team does not know why. Do you have any insight as to why this is happening? (16 Dec 2007)
  17. Recently, our doctor said he could not give my son a shot of cortisone for a bad case of poison ivy, but could give him cortisone cream. Why was this? (1 Dec 2007)
  18. Are there any specific diuretics that are suitable for the treatment of hypertension that are not prone to raising glucose or increasing insulin resistance? (26 Nov 2007)
  19. My 12-year-old has been taking Vitamin D for a year, but her Vitamin D level is still low. What is the safe amount she can take? (13 Nov 2007)
  20. My grandson's pediatric endocrinologist recommended my grandson take quinapril to help protect his kidneys. What are it's side effects and long-range effects? (5 Nov 2007)

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