My daughter was diagnosed 2years ago-age 14- and is still considered in the "honeymoon stage" This means her total intake of insulin based on body weight is very low (equal to the insulin dose of a 5 year old)because her pancreas is still producing insulin. We were told the older you are when diagnosed, the shorter the honeymoon period.... Read more
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