We recently discussed the top 10 concerns related to a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Following these concerns, families then often talk about the "honeymoon" period.
What is the honeymoon period? Most kids/teens/adults with new onset type 1 diabetes have experienced symptoms and signs due to the absolute lack of insulin, such as increased drinking, increased urination, and weight loss. These symptoms are due to the body's inability to transport glucose into the cells through the loss of...
Many questions/comments appear on this site in regard to the honeymoon period: 1. What is it? 2. How do I know I am in it? 3. How long... Read more »
ABC News recently aired an item that discussed the tuberculosis (TB) risk in children and adolescents that may have caused alarm for... Read more »
You consider yourself regular as far as your period goes. And then one day it doesn't come as scheduled. You check the calendar to... Read more »
The Washington, DC, area and diabetes community has been abuzz with the recent diagnosis of diabetes in a 20-year-old star Georgetown... Read more »
As a diabetes educator and Children's National Medical Center physician, I often meet with individuals outside my usual role as healthcare... Read more »
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an inherited disorder that causes occasional episodes of muscle weakness.It is one of a group of genetic disorders... Read more »
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin or to use the insulin produced in the proper way.... Read more »
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High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including:Blurry visionExcessive thirstFatigueFrequent urinationHungerWeight lossHowever,... Read more »
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Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma (NKHHC); Hyperosmolar nonketotic coma... Read more »
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Home ManagementMonitoring Glucose (Blood Sugar) LevelsBoth low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) are of concern,... Read more »
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