icon-circle-smiley-face

Aches and Pains

I’ve had type 1 diabetes for more than 15 years, and my knees have been swollen for three days. I have mostly been off of them for two days, but they have not gotten any better. In fact, they are only swelling more which is is really scaring me. What can be causing it? Should I rush to the doctor?

Read More

Periodically, I have trouble with high blood sugars for two to three days before I can get them under control. I cannot determine why it happens. I get bothersome headaches with the highs and no ketones. I use an insulin pump. Do you have any advice?

Read More

My daughter often complains about a sore stomach and it doesn’t often matter what her blood glucose is. Is this type of pain common in kids with type 1?

Read More

During an ER visit for abdominal pain, my daughter had an enlarged kidney and was full of stool. Can this cause or lead to kidney failure?

Read More

My 16 year old has had diabetes for 15 years. She has intense tingling and pain in her feet and legs. Could this be some form of neuropathy? The doctor says she’s too young for complications and the pediatrician won’t treat her.

Read More

My teen son sometimes gets severe hamstring cramps following exercise. Are they related to his type 1 diabetes? We suspect they are related to dehydration.

Read More

For several years, my son has had headaches. Two years ago, he got glasses. Since his diagnosis with type 1, he stopped having headaches and no longer needs glasses. Could he have been diabetic all these years?

Read More

My daughter is complaining about headaches and backaches. Is this related to her diabetes?

Read More

Diagnosed with type 1 in December, my daughter’s been able to go without insulin for two months. Is this common? What do you think about the rash and joint pain she’s had? The doctor said the rash was dry skin.

Read More

My recently diagnosed granddaughter has had tummy pain for months. Celiac testing was negative. Can she still be experiencing tummy pain due to “honeymoon period”?

Read More