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Aches and Pains

My 14 year old son, who has had type 1 diabetes for two years, constantly complains of stomach pain on his right side and frequent stomachaches. He has rather high blood sugars in the morning, and during the past three weeks he has been spilling anywhere from a trace to moderate amount of ketones. Any suggestions?

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My five year old daughter has type 1 diabetes and is on Lantus, NPH, and Humalog. She frequently complains of severe stomach cramps and also gets very hot. Is this a side effect of the insulin?

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When my blood sugar is over 250 mg/dl [13.9 mmol/L], I sometimes have tightness and cramps in my legs. Is this from poor circulation or something else?

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For the past two weeks, I have been treating low blood sugars with glucose tablets on average five per week. By the end of the first week, I began having abdominal cramps and nausea which has been continuous. I feel this way most of the time regardless of what my blood sugars are. Can the frequent daily use of glucose tablets cause this?

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Since his diagnosis in 2003, my young son has been complaining about leg and stomach pains. Are these related to his diabetes?

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Since his diagnosis with type 1 less than a year ago, my son is less limber. Is this because of his diabetes? Is he at greater risk to develop tendonitis?

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My son has been complaining of stomachaches, a sore throat and severe hiccups after eating. Could these be related to his type 1 diabetes? Could it be acid reflux or something else?

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I’ve had type 1 for 20 years and experience fluctuations in my blood sugars. I often feel a nagging pressure at my temples that worsens throughout the day. What could be causing this?

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Is laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy painful or uncomfortable?

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Since coming here to visit, my brother has had headaches, vomiting and nausea. We got new insulin since his headaches often come after his breakfast injection. What could be causing the headaches? Where can we find a diabetes clinic or specialist in the San Francisco area?

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