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Aches and Pains

I’ve had type 1 for about 10 years. Starting around two weeks ago, my stomach has been quite bloated and I’ve had some abdominal pains and increased gas. What could be causing this?

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Since a recent stomach bug, my six-year-old has needed less daytime insulin and has been complaining about his stomach hurting. What do you think this is?

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My teen son has developed knots in his thigh quad muscle. Could this be related to his diabetes?

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My son is 5 years old. He was diagnosed with Type 1 when he was 9 months old. He also has possible GERD. He takes Zantac but still cries with stomach cramps. Could this be from his diabetes or some of the medication he is on?

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Every time I have my period, I have severe cramps, and my blood sugar tends to run extremely high during that time. Could these severe cramps somehow be associated with my diabetes?

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My 10 year old daughter, who has had type 1 diabetes for five years and is on a pump with A1cs always less than 7.4%, has been complaining of numbness and pain in her right arm. She has a hard time testing using that hand to get blood from her fingers. Could this be carpal tunnel syndrome at age 10?

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Do people with diabetes experience personality changes? Do they get pains or aches from diabetes?

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My school-age son has had a pain just under his rib cage for five days now, but I can’t get him to specify exactly if it it’s an inside pain or just muscular. it’s worse when he is running, and he loves to play football but hasn’t played for the five day’s he’s been complaining. What do you think I should do?

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I have type 2 diabetes for seven years, I am treated with insulin, I have gained 30 pounds in a year, and I need relief from my extreme hunger pains. I have them regardless of what my blood sugar is or when I eat, and they are affecting my sleep. I hope you all will be able to help. My doctor has recommended that I drink more water to quench my appetite.

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I have had diabetes for 25 years. I have sporadic chest pain, but tests have shown my heart is fine. When I’ve tried to exercise, I’ve had complete numbness in my left foot. What would be causing this?

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