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Aches and Pains

Eight years after her diagnosis with type 1, my daughter has been having a burning sensation in her upper body, loss of appetite, and weakness. In the past, she had poor diabetes control. What do you think this could be?

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I have had pain in my groin and front thigh area for a month. Could it be caused by the diabetes medications I take? I take metformin, Avandia, and Amaryl? Should I try physical therapy, as was suggested by my doctor?

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My six year old has been having mild to severe stomachaches for six months. His blood sugars range from normal to quite high. Why is he having this pain?

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After several years of poor control and high blood sugars, I am in better control, but have shooting, burning pain, mainly in my back and shoulders. Is this neuropathy? Is the increased pain with higher blood sugars normal?

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Twice, I have awakened with sore calf muscles and a shredded and bruised tongue. What do you think is happening?

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My daughter has been complaining of stomach pain in the morning. Her blood sugars are usually normal. Her appetite has changed, too. What could this be?

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Can diabetes lead to multiple bruises on legs and would they look like brown straight away?

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Diagnosed with type 1 eight months ago, my young son complains of hand and leg pain almost every morning. What would cause this?

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Diagnosed last August, my daughter now has low grade fevers, aches, and fatigue. Tests for Lyme, mononucleosis, celiac and thyroid issues were negative. What is your opinion?

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My son is two; he was diagnosed when he was 11 months. His blood sugars have been up and down since then, although of late they have been good. He has been suffering from migraines and my question is “Is this a perk of diabetes?”

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