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Aches and Pains

After 16 years with type 1, I have neuropathy, for which I take Neurontin at bedtime. Since my feet are still hurting, can I take it during the daytime?

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Despite negative tests for celiac disease and heliclobacter, my daughter has ongoing stomach pains. She feels nauseous and burps a lot. What could be causing this?

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I had an MRI that showed extreme bursitis. I was told that GHR1000, might help. Is this safe? I am concerned because it may be related to human growth hormones, which I’ve read are not recommended for people with diabetes.

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A year-round soccer player, my daughter experiences severe calf cramps. Is this because she metabolizes things differently as a diabetic or just a regular overuse, not-stretching-enough issue?

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My son, 8 years old, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two months ago. Two weeks ago he started having some sinus problems and we have found that his blood glucose has tended to the high side. We have increased his Humalog to 4 units and Protaphane to 9 but it does not seem to stabilise.

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I am 15 years old, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes five months ago, and I have been smoking marijuana at mealtime for about three months, and when I smoke, I get great pains in my chest area and it’s hard to talk. Is this because of the diabetes?

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My son has had Diabetes Type 1 for just over a year. He is 12 years old. Last week he broke his ankle and will be in a cast for 4 weeks. Do I need to be concerned about his recuperation?

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I have recently been diagnosed with “pre-diabetes” because my doctor is not sure whether I actually have it or not. However, lately I have been feeling radiating heat from my left lower calf, and the leg does not feel hot. It is strange. Is this was because of my diabetes?

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For eighteen months, my daughter has suffered with what the neurologist calls vascular/migraine headaches of a chronic nature. Nothing offers relief from the pain, and her entire life is impacted. Can these be related to diabetes? I just can’t believe there is no relief for my daughter.

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If my sugar is elevated during the night, I sometimes have aches in my legs, and I’ll wake up with a sugar level that’s slightly high. However, I don’t have cramps if I wake up with normal for me blood sugar. Could that make that much difference?

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