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Aches and Pains

I am a 31 year old who has had type 1 diabetes for 22 years, and I am beginning to have trouble with flexor tenosynovitis in my index fingers. I work in an office and type constantly. I’ve had one injection to relieve trigger finger, but the pain/problem seems to be returning. Are there physical exercises and/or vitamin therapies for this type of problem?

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My daughter has type 1 diabetes, and a year and half ago she started suffering from bad headaches, which make her vomit, at least once a week, but her blood sugars are well within the normal range when these headaches occur. We have to go to the hospital and receive lots of drugs to get rid of the headache. We’re just looking for any information.

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My 6 year old son has recently been ill. He had elevated temperatures up to 104.8F. He was given a urine test there and had the following results: blood ++, protein ++ and glucose ++. Should I be concerned?

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I am a teenager with type 1 diabetes, and I am having some very severe pains in my upper leg and buttocks area. It seems to get really bad when I am in the car. Is this due to poor circulation or diabetes?

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For the past week, my four year old daughter, who has had type 1 diabetes since the age of 23 months, has been complaining that her lower part of her legs are bothering her, usually during the night. What is your opinion? What can I do to ease my mind?

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What should I do for my feet that have been being numb overnight for about a month? I also have very bad pain down the back of my thigh from my hip to my knee. I am taking a large amount of pain killers.

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My feet hurt all the time and I am always tired. What can I do about this? I don’t have insurance.

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I was recently diagnosed with type 2 controlled with diet only. I have a burning sensation on my tongue and gums, for about two days my teeth hurt! My lips also have numbness at times. It is particularly noticeable in the middle of the night and about one hour after meals. Does neuropathy affect the tongue?

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My doctor wants to send me to physical therapy for a frozen shoulder. Does therapy always work or will my shoulder get better on its own?

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After 26 years with diabetes, I have had several complications. Recently, I have had chronic pain and poor blood sugar control. Is it possible for chronic pain to cause erratic glucose levels?

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