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, 07 Nov 2009 21:41:00 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)) 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 My son has been feeling ill for a couple of days, with a backache and metallic taste in his mouth. I am concerned about kidney disease. What are the symptoms of such? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn7.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn7.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:16:29 EDT Can extreme dizziness and shortness of breath be caused by high blood sugars? My doctor thinks so. http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn6.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn6.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:30:56 EDT Where can I find resources to help a type 1 diabetic student cope better with his/her emotional needs? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn5.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn5.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:15:44 EDT Diagnosed six months ago, our toddler's blood sugars continue to vary from one extreme to the other on a daily basis. We are worried about the effects on his body. Do you have any advice? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn4.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn4.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:53:46 EDT After a summer of feeling better, my son wakes most days vomiting and with a headache. Do you know of a disease that co-exists with type 1 and causes pancreatic problems? How can I prevent my son's morning vomiting and headaches? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn3.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn3.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:42:52 EDT My teen daughter maintains an A1c between 6.8 and 7.0. She works out, but struggles with her weight. Is it true that those with tight control tend to weigh more? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn2.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn2.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:54:39 EDT All three of my children had fasting blood sugars from 116 to 131 mg/dl [6.4 to 7.3 mmol/L] at the pediatrician's office. The doctor is very concerned and wants them seen by an endocrinologist very soon. Are their levels indicative of diabetes? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn1.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn1.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:55:28 EDT My daughter disconnects her pump for soccer. She is often low at half time, corrects, then goes high after the game. What do you recommend? It just doesn't make sense for her to bolus at the half if she's low. http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn0.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fn0.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:10:30 EDT My 22-year-old son was just diagnosed. He is depressed and doesn't want to seek medical help. What can I do to help him? What kinds of foods can he have? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fmz.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fmz.htm Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:14:38 EDT Just diagnosed, my two-year-old has been put on a 1200 calorie diet, including one egg daily. How will this affect her cholesterol? Her blood sugars are still elevated. What do you advise? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fmy.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fmy.htm Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:59:23 EDT As a high school soccer player, is my son legally allowed to wear his identification bracelet during games? http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fmx.htm http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dteam/2009-10/d_0d_fmx.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:06:13 EDT