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Complications

I am 20 years old and have had diabetes for two years. I have been on an up and down rollercoaster with controlling it. I went on a kayaking trip and because of the position of my legs my left foot went asleep. I didn’t think anything of it, but the next day my big toe on my left foot was still numb. I am very concerned.

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My diabetic thirteen year old daughter got the flu last autumn and has been vomiting ever since. She has been diagnosed with gastroparesis. Is this a common malady of young diabetics?

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I’ve been taught that high blood glucose levels can cause many health problems over time. What confuses me is whether the blood being high is the problem or not having enough insulin to feed the muscles and organs is the problem.

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My husband has been a diabetic for the past 22 years; he is now 27. He was recently diagnosed with moderate stage renal disease. What does this mean? Does this mean dialysis very soon?

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My daughter has two spots of necrobiosis on one leg that are very large and are now forming into one, and another on the other leg that is slowly increasing in size. We have tried steroid injections once with absolutely no change. Are there any new treatments for necrobiosis?

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I have had type 2 diabetes for five years. Among other problems, I developed neuritis, not affecting my hands, head or feet, for which I am currently being an anti-seizure drug and an antidepressant. I am unable to find anything to read regarding this.

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I am almost 30 years old, have had type 1 diabetes since I was 13, and I haven’t been in very good control for the past few years, but I am ready to change things. I am concerned with future complications since I have not been faithful. At what age do problems start to occur? What are some warning signs to watch for?

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My 61 year old husband has had diabetes for 22 years and is on insulin and several other medications. Could these medicines affect his eyes?

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My mother developed a foot ulcer, and doctors are recommending amputation of her foot since there is risk of gangrene. She has had high sugar levels despite increased doses of insulin. Is there any new type of insulin that would help? I am hoping that if her sugar levels are reduced, her injury will heal, and I want her to retain her foot.

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I am a senior citizen who has type 2 diabetes and is experiencing redness on my feet now. What should I expect?

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