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What causes type 1 diabetes?

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes recently, but we're really unclear on how it developed in the first place. As far as we know, neither me or my husband have diabetes...
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Should my daughter get a diabetic alert dog?

My daughter manages her type 1 diabetes fine, but I'm just worried about her blood sugar when I'm not around or while she's asleep. I'm thinking about getting her a diabetic alert...
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How often should I monitor my blood sugar with type 2 diabetes?

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recently, and I'm still learning how to manage it. How often should I be checking my blood sugar?
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What's the likelihood of a pancreas transplant?

My friend has had type 1 diabetes since he was a child, but now it's so difficult for him to manage it, and the problems are mainly with his pancreas. Are pancreas transplants...
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If I have diabetes, do I have to take insulin shots?

I'm 30 and was just diagnosed with diabetes. Does this mean that I have to take insulin shots?
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What is used to test for diabetes?

My doctor suspects that I have diabetes and has referred me to get tested for it. What are the diagnostic tests for diabetes?
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Can a person get diabetes at any age?

My son is 13 year old, and he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I always thought this disease affected adults only. Can a person get type 2 diabetes at any age? He is also...
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Can weight loss help me get rid of my diabetes?

I have diabetes and am trying to lose weight, personally would rather do this than have to be on meds for the rest of life. Will weight loss help me get rid of diabetes?
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Do diabetics need more sleep?

I was diagnosed with diabetes last year and am now 27. I feel very tired a majority of the time, and I'm not really sure why it's happening. Could this be due to my diabetes?...
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Insulin injections vs. insulin pump?

My daughter doesn't like to inject her insulin. She does it, but it's only because she has to. The overall process just makes her feel uncomfortable, which is why I'm considering...
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Does gestational diabetes go away after pregnancy?

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in the middle of my pregnancy, and I have been managing it pretty well since my diagnosis. I'm just worried about how it's going to affect...
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What can I do to prevent amputation?

I started to experience numbness and a tingling feeling in my left foot, and I also have diabetes. I have a feeling that this could be the onset of diabetic neuropathy, but I...
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Can type 2 diabetes be completely reversed?

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a while ago, but I've treated it as a wake up call to take better care of myself. I've changed my diet and I'm starting to exercise more....
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Is obesity a direct cause of diabetes?

My family has long history of obesity, and I think that's why most of them suffer from type 2 diabetes. I'm not considered obese yet, nor do I have diabetes. But if I don't take...
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Can chiropractic care help my diabetic neuropathy?

I've been a type 2 diabetic for years, and I was diagnosed with neuropathy in both of my feet. I heard a chiropractor, who specializes in neurological conditions, can actually...
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Type 2 diabetes in children. Is it because my child is considered obese?

My son was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, not 1, and I feel like type 2 diabetes is rare in children. He's very overweight as well, and his pediatrician considers him obese....
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Is metformin the only form of medication for diabetes?

I've had type 2 diabetes for a while now and have been taking metformin as treatment. But, lately, I feel like I have been experiencing a lot of side effects. Are there any other...
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My child has been hospitalized for diabetes complications. Will he be OK?

My 14-year old son has been hospitalized for diabetic neuropathy. What exactly is this, and will it have long-term effects on him? I'm extremely concerned!
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I am diabetic and I feel very hungry. What can I do?

I am heavily diabetic and I feel very hungry at frequent intervals. What can I do to control my hunger?
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Am I diabetic?

If I don’t eat for about 1 hour, I start shaking and sweating. I would feel like I am going to pass out. My heart starts beating very fast, and after this I eat and eat but I...
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