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Complications

For the past one to two years, I have been having nocturnal fecal incontinence on a frequent basis. My endocrinologist says it’s probably diabetic diarrhea. What actually causes it? What I can expect in terms of fixing it?

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I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes about a year ago at age 28. On my last visit to my endocrinologist, he detected protein in my urine and said this may be the beginning of kidney disease. He asked for a 24 hour collection because sometimes women don’t get a “clean-catch”. How typical is this?

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My daughter’s blood sugar levels swing some pretty large distances. What are the dangers of levels higher than 250?

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I am 18 years old and have had type 1 diabetes for 1.5 years. Recently, my left foot has been tingling and sweating a lot (never dry). My right foot sweats slightly less and also tingles. Is this a symptom of some type of neuropathy?

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Is it true that most children diagnosed with diabetes at a very early age lose their vision by the time they get to puberty?

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My mother, who has type 2 diabetes, has started noticing soreness on the bottom of her feet. Should we be alarmed?

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What is the relationship between type 1 diabetes and growth retardation or delayed maturity? How can I diagnose this?

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My 20 year old nephew was just told by his doctor that his protein level is too high, and he was given a prescription. He is physically fit not overweight, works out three to four times a week and eats rather well since he is in college studying to be a chef. Are there any vitamins or diet programs he should try? Is there any record of anyone getting this condition under control with diet and vitamin supplements?

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My husband is taking oral diabetic medicine for his Type 2 Diabetes that he has had for almost two years. Recently he is complaining of feeling like he is starving and then eats a balanced meal. Within a few minutes after eating he feels nausea and will often vomit. Why is this happening?

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My 51 year old husband, who has had type 2 diabetes for about 15 years, suffers from erectile dysfunction due to nerve damage, and Viagra does not work. He is using the pump, but it does not seem to keep the erection any more, and I feel really badly for him. Is there anything that can help when erectile dysfunction is caused by nerve damage not blood flow?

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