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Complications

I am a 29 year old male recently diagnosed with type, and I am worried about complications in later life, particularly amputations. Five years ago, I broke my foot in 13 places. Does this trauma elevate the risk of amputation in later life?

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My 22 year old boyfriend has type 2 diabetes and has not taken great care of himself. We have been having unprotected sex for quite some time and nothing has happened. I am not trying to become pregnant, but I have been tested so I know that it is not me. If you have diabetes and you do not take care of yourself, can this make you sterile?

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I am a 31 year old who has had type 1 diabetes for 22 years, and I am beginning to have trouble with flexor tenosynovitis in my index fingers. I work in an office and type constantly. I’ve had one injection to relieve trigger finger, but the pain/problem seems to be returning. Are there physical exercises and/or vitamin therapies for this type of problem?

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I am 26 years old, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes eight years ago, and I have been experiencing pains in my upper back and neck. Are there any complications of diabetes that might affect the spine?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for 21 years. Why three months ago did I have a leaky blood vessel in my eye when, for the past five years, my A1c’s have all been under 7.2%?

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I am trying to help a friend who has degenerative foot disease related to his diabetes, and I need to understand what exactly is involved here and what treatment, if any, is possible. What can you tell me about foot diseases associated with diabetes?

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My 12 1/2 year old son has twice the normal amount of of microalbumin in his urine and his physician has prescribed an ACE inhibitor. I have several questions.

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I am 26 years old, female, newly married, and I recently I was told I have developed diabetes. I have several questions.

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My eight year son, who has had type 1 diabetes diabetes for 15 months, had a microalbumin of 26, and his A1c results have been 5.9-7.1%. Is this a fluke or a sign of beginning kidney problems?

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My son has Charcot’s foot, treated conventionally without success so his doctor has suggested that since he is young, surgery may be an answer. Can you advise where I can find out more information about this type of surgery?

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