children with DIABETES - Dteam Questions http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/d_0d_000.htm The latest questions about diabetes answered by the children with DIABETES team of Health Professionals. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:41:00 EST en-us http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/gifs/cwd_logo_smallest.gif children with DIABETES - Dteam Questions http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/d_0d_000.htm Copyright 1995-2008 Children with Diabetes, Inc editor@childrenwithdiabetes.com (Site Editor) webmaster@childrenwithdiabetes.com (Site Webmaster) (pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/pics/vocabularyv03/" l gen true for "http://childrenwithdiabetes.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 oa 0 ob 0 oc 0 od 0 oe 0 of 0 og 0 oh 0 c 3) gen true for "http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 oa 0 ob 0 oc 0 od 0 oe 0 of 0 og 0 oh 0 c 3)) I have type 2, am very distressed and discouraged. I am a burden to my parents. Here in India, I can't get married when I become of age because of my diabetes. How can I manage my life with diabetes? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnr.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnr.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:52:19 EST Diagnosed with type 2 two years ago, my doctor now suspects I have LADA. Should I consider adding another medication to my metformin? Should I consider taking insulin? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnq.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnq.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:38:58 EST Does masturbation cause diabetes? Are smoking and drinking alcohol bad for people with diabetes? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnp.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnp.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:30:02 EST My daughter, who had a pancreas transplant in 2007, is currently hospitalized with retinopathy. Her eyes were fine after the transplant, but are deteriorating. What do you suggest she do? She's already been seen by doctors at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins. http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fno.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fno.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:51:27 EST Recently, my daughter is having lows, in the afternoon and at night. Her TDD is 14 units, down from 20 to 22. Why is she requiring less insulin now? Could she still be producing insulin after five years? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnn.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnn.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:40:27 EST Since yesterday, my toddler has been under 150 mg/dl [8.3 mmol/L] despite no short acting insulin. She does not appear to be ill. What else could cause such lows? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnm.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnm.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:13:17 EST Last weekend, when sick with the flu, my younger daughter had blood sugars over 300 mg/dl [16.7 mmol/L]. The pediatrician said they were related to the flu, but since she's already tested positive for two of the antibodies I am worried. What do you think? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnl.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnl.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:10:33 EST My son is having lows while in his honeymoon and not taking insulin. Should he have some additional testing? Our endocrinologist doesn't think antibody testing would be that helpful. http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnk.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnk.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:54:07 EST The school doesn't want my son checking his blood sugar in the classroom but, with the outbreak of flu, I am concerned about all the viruses now in her office. What do you suggest we do? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnj.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnj.htm Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:55:18 EST Diagnosed a year ago, my granddaughter does not see an endocrinologist because her parents have no health insurance. Since recent seizures, her blood sugars are on a roller coaster. Should I be concerned? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fni.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fni.htm Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:14:40 EST My new doctor switched me from Humalog to NovoLog, but I am now having consistent highs. Why is this happening? Should I find another doctor to put me back on Humalog? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnh.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnh.htm Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:53:02 EST Can someone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have an early ability to self regulate their blood sugar prior to presenting fully with the disease? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fng.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fng.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:45:55 EST My daughter disconnects her pump and takes shots for volleyball tournaments, which can last up to four days. She often runs low and has to be removed from games. How can we avoid this? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnf.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnf.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:14:46 EST Diagnosed three months ago, an endocrinologist recommended my teen daughter decrease her evening Lantus and take Humalog before meals instead of Lantus only. She had several elevated readings using the Humalog. Is it necessary to use the short acting insulin or can she continue to take the one evening injection of Lantus if this is creating normal daytime sugar levels? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fne.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fne.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:49:08 EST Is there a web site where I can look up carbohydrate counts for many different foods and drinks? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnd.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnd.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:09 EST Six weeks ago, my teen daughter developed sudden hearing loss in her right ear. Three ENT specialists said it's a possible complication of diabetes. Have you ever heard of this? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnc.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnc.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:14:10 EST The pediatrician has diagnosed my daughter as "borderline" diabetic. What does this mean? Is she developing diabetes? Does a one month wait for a recheck after dietary changes standard? Are there other tests I should be requesting? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnb.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fnb.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:34:45 EST Are there any syndromes known to include a thiamine deficiency and diabetes in children? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fna.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-11/d_0d_fna.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:13:08 EST Is there any new research regarding infant formula and the early onset of type 1 diabetes? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn9.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn9.htm Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:13:50 EDT My son has MODY 2. Is it safe for him to get the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine or should he have the shot? I have gotten conflicting opinions. http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn8.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn8.htm Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:00:46 EDT