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Aches and Pains

My daughter has been complaining of breathing problems and stomach pain. She has ketones. Her blood sugar is usually 200 to 400 mg/dl [11.1 to 22.2 mmol/L]. Are these problems normal?

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For the last few nights, my daughter has been waking with leg pains and tremors. Are they related to her diabetes? With which doctor should I discuss this?

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Since his diagnosis in September 2003, my son has had stomach pains. His gallbladder was removed and he had a Nissen Fundoplication. The pain is still quite bad. Do you have any ideas why he would have such pain?

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My endocrinologist determined that I have gallstones and an inflammed gallbladder that is to be removed shortly. What will the absence of the gallbladder do to my blood sugars? Did diabetes cause the inflammation? Will my gallbladder removal cure my stomach problems?

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My young teen daughter sometimes gets pain that starts in her abdominal area then moves around to both sides towards her back area. Do you have any ideas what this might be?

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Since January, my young adult daughter has been bedridden with pain following DKA in December. She also had Lyme disease, DKA again and ongoing pain. What do you suggest to help with her pain and get her back to normal?

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I’m 11 years old and have diabetes for 1 year. I injured my growth plate in my thumb and have been in a cast for 2 weeks. It has been very painful and my hand swells. My blood sugars have been very high since my injury. Can this be related to my injury?

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My five year daughter (diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about a year ago) frequently complains of stomachaches. Tests for wheat, egg and milk protein problems were negative. What else can I check to find out the reason for the stomachaches?

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My father is using Equal, and his headaches have become so severe that at times he becomes dizzy and has blurred vision. Any idea of what might cause that?

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I have a child with delayed first stage insulin response and positive ICA 512 who, on occasion, will have elevated blood sugars. She also has repeated ear infections. Could these be caused by the high blood sugars?

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