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Complications

My husband has type 2 and has been having trouble with erections for four years. He has low testosterone. Is this or his diabetes causing the problem?

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My mother’s arteries are blocked, so she has been given nitro and blood thinners. Is there another viable option? Could she really have type 1 diabetes? She was diagnosed at 19 and takes insulin. Her diabetes is not well controlled.

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What is known about kidney failure for those with type 2 diabetes? What physical exercise do we need to control it? Do people with type 2 have blood pressure problems?

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At birth, my son’s blood sugar was low. Was his diabetes caused by this or the medication I took while pregnant? When do I need to worry about complications?

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I’ve had diabetes for 19 years and have joint pain in two of my fingers. Could this be a complication of diabetes or is it more likely to be something unrelated?

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Diagnosed at one, my eight-year-old has had symptoms of neuropathy for a year. One neurologist has diagnosed her with it. Is this possible? What will happen to her in the future? How can we prevent future damage?

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Do complications always happen? If blood levels are kept perfectly regulated, will complications still occur?

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I just got the results of my recent urine test results. My nephrologist tested for protein and protein/creatinine ratio. What do these numbers mean? What else do I need to do, other than keep my A1c close to normal?

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What is creatinine (urine microalbumin)? Is a 78 mg/g level of creatinine (urine microalbumin) good? What is the normal range?

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My urine total protein test result was elevated. My A1cs have been 6.5 or less, but I have been on NSAIDs for about six weeks. Could the result have been elevated because of the NSAIDs?

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