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Aches and Pains

Our friends’ daughter and another young girl with type 1 both have painful gout-like conditions in their feet. Is this common with type 1?

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I’m 21 and have had type 1 for about 11 years. I’ve had carpal tunnel syndrome for two years. Is this connected to my diabetes?

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Are you aware of any connection between migraines and diabetes?

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My daughter has been complaining of pain when she gives herself a bolus. Any theories as to why this is happening?

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My son has a painful wisdom tooth so he needs them all pulled. The oral surgeon wants consent from my son’s doctor, as he believes my son may not heal properly because of his diabetes. Is this common?

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Recently diagnosed, my son has had headaches, nausea, stomach pain, blurred vision, and dizzy spells, with negative ketones. The endocrinologist and pediatrician say it is just his body adjusting to his treatment plan. What do you think this could be?

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My nine year old son has had a virus a couple of times in the past two months, and now, for about one and a half weeks, he has been suffering from massive headaches. Could my son’s headache be from his Could this be from his virus, or is it common for children with diabetes to have an unusual amount of headaches?

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My daughter is definitely in a honeymoon, but I am concerned because she complains quite regularly about her stomach hurting with no other symptoms. Should I be concerned? Should I have her diabetes team look for something in particular?

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My son was diagnosed a bit less than a year ago. About an hour after he eats he starts complaining of a stomach ache. I took him to his pediatrician and they give him liquid Zantac. It doesn’t seem to help. Could he have gastroparesis, or some other stomach ailment such as ulcers?

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I have had diabetes for about 25 years, and I have retinopathy. I also have a disc in my root of my back which presses on the vein of my right leg. When I exercise I lose the feeling in my feet because I also have neuropathy. what should I do since I have to go through these exercises?

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