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posted 09/24/2009, comments (0)

ASK GINGER - My energy is zonked when my blood sugar is all over the place?

Hey Ginger, I know that blood sugars that aren't in control, like a low blood sugar, can make you feel really tired, and highs make me feel pretty groggy. My energy is just totally zonked when my blood sugars are all over the place. If I wake up with a high bs then I don't even wanna get out of bed! But I had a question about whether it's... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/30/2009, comments (2)

ASK GINGER - When should I let my daughter go to sleepovers if she has Type 1 diabetes?

Dear Ginger,My daughter is barely eight years old and has had Type 1 since she was five. We used to check her blood sugar half-way through the night most nights, but started backing off after the year and just make sure to always check before bedtime. She’s getting to the age where she wants to have sleepovers with her friends, a lot of them... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/08/2008, comments (0)

ASK GINGER -- Back Again. Help me :(

Dear Ginger, Back again...and still no changes to the way that I handle things. I try and try and nothing has changed. I still find it hard to remember to take my insulin and I still find it hard to watch what I eat and when I eat. I don't know what to do at this point anymore. I want so badly to be healthy but I feel as if I almost don't have... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/30/2008, comments (0)

Ask Ginger - How do I beat the "Diabetes Blues"

Hey Ginger, I've had diabetes for six years. At first, it was okay and I did a pretty good job. I'm in high school now and my diabetes really makes me angry, and kind of depressed. I know it's not the most awful thing to have, but I guess I just wish I knew how I could be happier. -Anonymous Hey there,... Read more Chevron

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