Diabetes: Teen
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Juvenile Diabetes
Asked by R.S. from Sacramento
on October 7, 2010
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I am wondering how you realized your child had diabetes. I am talking about Type 1 Juvenile onset Diabetes. My son is 8 years old and I am wondering if he could have i...
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- There are some natural ways you can balance your son's body and help him to stay healthier and less stressed. Let me know if you want to learn more. Have a great wee...
- increase in thirst and increase in urination, constantly hungry but not gaining weight or weight loss, cranky/mood swings, vision changes, sweet smelling breath, decr...
- R., with several Diabetics in the family I want to tell you that being over weight does not mean that you are likely to have it. We have one girl that is 100 lbs dripp...
17 Year Old Is Nauseous
Asked by M.B. from Pueblo
on October 13, 2010
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Hello ladies. My 17 yo son has had nauseous problems for about 6 months now. He is very healthy and active, plays sports year-round and goes constantly. Almost every t...
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- Please just take your son to the doctor to get everything checked out. We can all throw out a million ideas but he really needs to see a doctor. Good luck.
- You have so much good advice here. I'll just echo seeing a gastroenterologist and asking specifically about celiacs disease. My husband, brother-in-law, and daughter...
- It could be a lot of things other than reflux. Do you see a chiropractor? It could be what's called a hiatal hernia. Typically caused by stress, this is when the st...
Type 1 Diabetes
Asked by L.P. from Dallas
on December 20, 2008
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We just found out that my 17 year old daughter has Type 1 Diabetes. She will have to test her blood sugar throughout the day, count the carbs of everything she eats, a...
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- My son was diagnosed this past April. You are in great hands with Children's endocrinology doctors and diabetes specialists. My son is in elementary school, so I sus...
- I have a very dear friend whose 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes this past summer. It is hard on her emotionally and physically. When going out ...
- My heart goes out to your daughter but diabetes doesn't have to be a burden. I am also an insulin dependant diabetic and am now on the insulin pump. This may my life...
Older Cat with Diabetes - What Would You Do?
Asked by E.T. from Albuquerque
on March 6, 2012
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If you had a 15 year old cat who you had adopted when he was 1, and he was recently diagnosed with diabetes, what would you do? The long term prognoses is not good, bu...
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- We have an eleven-year-old cat who we are fairly certain is diabetic, based on her eating, drinking, and urinating habits, and the fact that her urine smells like syru...
- Given that the cat is 15 years old, I would probably have it put down. Not only does he have to get two shots a day, he has to be in a strange place with strange peopl...
- I'm sorry this is happening to you. Pets are such an important part of our lives. People seem to be of two minds, either that pets ARE a family member - one of the ...
Son Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Asked by B.D. from Washington DC
on June 8, 2011
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My son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in January 3, 2011. Needless to say, it has turned our lives a little upside down. I was wondering if any moms out there know...
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- Lots of hugs to your son and you. My daughter was diagnosed at 12 and is 28 now. It has been so much harder than others know. I dont think anyone but parents of diabet...
- Here is a link to the support forum for JDRF - there is a link here to find local chapters: http://juvenation.org/p/juvenation_welcome.aspx I'm kind of surprised...
- My nephew was diagnosed at age 2, so to echo another poster, things will get better and calm down. You will be able to go back to work, and this will get under contro...
What Could Cause Swelling in a 16 Year Old Girl?
Asked by A.B. from Fayetteville
on April 23, 2010
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My daughter is 16 years old and has gained about 30 pounds in the past 4 months. My husband and I are both very thin and all 3 of us are on the same diet. I just thoug...
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- I agree with Mandy -- take her to the doctor and have her thyroid checked. The doctor will probably suggest a few other blood tests as well. Is she on any medications ...
- Not trying to insult you but are you sure she is not pregnant and you are in denial? If not how is her salt intake? Does she drink enough water? What about her stres...
- i'd have her to a dr asap. so many things could be going on... diabetes, thyroid problem, other endocrine issues. i'd have some bloodwork done immediately, like bef...
Just Found Out 4 Year Old Has Type 1 Diabetes.
Asked by M.H. from Pine Bluff
on November 9, 2008
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Hi ladies,
We just found out that my youngest daughter has type 1 (juvenille) diabetes. She just turned 4 about 2 weeks ago, so she is still very much a baby. We were...
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- How frightening for you! No wonder you are "over-thinking" things. I want to add my encouragement to those who have mentioned nutritional supplements. The Mannatech c...
- Hi M., Just wanted to say that I am so, so sorry that you and your family are having to go through this. As a Type I diabetic myself (since I was 8), I am intimatel...
- Hi M.: Just wanted to offer my support! I am Type 1 diabetic (24yrs diagnosed), but fortunately my daughter is free of the disease for now. There is a camp (Camp AS...
Help My Diabetes Is Out of Control
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on September 24, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am a 38 year old diabetic and I have just been told that I am a late bloomer type 1 diabetic. I am really struggling with controlling my sugars. I j...
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- There is a book called Releasing Fat. This book is for people that need to reset their bodies sugar level. There also is a supplement from Usana that really helps ge...
- You should come in for my nutrition response testing. I can totally help your diabetes. Please call us, just to get info. ###-###-####
- I don't know where you live but we have a group in Frisco that meets on Thursdays at 6:45 at WOGA upstairs room. That is like a biggest loser type of thing! It is Herb...
My 17 Year Old Daughter Has Juvenile Diabetes, Since She Was 3 Years Old.
Asked by S.P. from Alexandria
on December 29, 2010
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My daughter is losing weight. She used to be a size 3. Now a size 0 is a little too big for her. She had a baby boy 8 months ago, and he passed away the day he was bor...
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- I can tell you from first hand experience that losing a baby at birth is incredibly traumatic. Incredibly. I am 38 years old and lost my twin boys this past Septem...
- My neices are 15 and a 00 so I would project that they may still be near that size or maybe a 2 or 3 around 17 but they have always been slender. I do however agree t...
- I'm sorry for the loss of your grandson. I agree with Chantal. What does her OB/GYN or PCP doctor say? Do you suspect an eating disorder? Is she throwing up in...
How Much Freedom for a 17 Year Old?
Asked by C.L. from Boston
on October 8, 2010
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My daughter is a senior in high school. Next year she will go to college. I have begun the process of "letting go" and giving her more freedom to make her own choices ...
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- C., take her to the doctor after explaining the issue with him or her. Make sure it is a doctor your daughter likes and respects. If your daughter doesn't listen the...
- You can only offer your morals, values, suggestions, and setting your own good examples. You cannot make a child listen to or follow your morals, values, suggestions,...
- I am dealing with this same thing with my 14 year old. She's so determined to stay skinny that she'd rather not eat - or as with your daughter eat chips, etc. I took...
