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Aches and Pains

My daughter often has an unusual burning feeling on the outer portion of her ears. Although it is painful, the feeling doesn’t last long. Is it related to her diabetes?

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I have had type 1 for 18 years. When my blood sugar is elevated, I have muscle pain. What could be causing it? I’ve recently had insulin resistance. Could this be a contributing factor?

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My four-year-old daughter has been complaining of extreme pain on the bottom of her foot. Is this something about which I should be concerned? Is it related to her diabetes?

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Diagnosed two months ago, my daughter often feels dizzy and out of sorts. Is this common for the newly diagnosed? We’re struggling to get this condition “somewhat” under control. Do we have unrealistic expectations that we should be able to do this already?

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At her diagnosis 18 months ago, my daughter complained of tummy pain that still persists. Do you have any idea what may be causing her this discomfort? Tests for celiac were negative.

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Before her diagnosis, my daughter complained of a stomach ache and we were told it was from ketones. She’s complaining of pain again. What could the cause be now?

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Diagnosed with type 1 in July, our teen daughter is experiencing recurring headaches. We moved recently and she changed schools, but we do not think she is that stressed. What are we missing?

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My son is 4 1/2 years old and type 1. He was diagnosed 7 months ago. Sometimes he says his leg hurts. I heard an advertisement on the radio asking for volunteers with diabetes and leg pains. Can his diabetes be causing him pain at this age?

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I was diagnosed with diabetes three and a half years ago. For the last two years or so, my hands and feet get really cold. Not just in the winter, even in warm weather they will feel cold. Could this have anything to do with my diabetes?

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My 15 year old son was diagnosed Type 1 three months ago. He complains of tingling in his extremities, also leg cramps. Could there be a connection? We have had good control.

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