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Complications

I’ve just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Assuming tight control, how likely am I to develop complications and how long am I expected to live?

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I have heard about a condition called restless leg syndrome and that it occurs in diabetics. What is RLS, what causes it, and where can I get more info on it?

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Lately, I urinate much more often, and my urine smells very strong. I drink a lot of water, but it does not help. Should I worry? What are the symptoms of protein in the urine?

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I have no problem getting or maintaining an erection. I have trouble having an orgasm. My endocrinologist says this is caused by neuropathy.

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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. I have had problem with tingling and numbness in my legs, and at times, I get severe lower back pains. Is this a sign of kidney problems?

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I have been suffering from type 1 diabetes for over 26 years and currently, my major problem is gastroparesis. Nothing seems to help! A friend told me that some antibiotics may be helpful. Does anybody have some experience with this? If yes, which antibiotic works best?

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Will being pregnant and having diabetes cause more kidney damage because pregnancy is hard on anyone’s body?

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My 41 year brother, who had diabetes for 20 years, was in total denial of his disease and drank alcohol regularly rarely showed any signs of ill health until recently when he died alone at home from DKA. Could anything have been done to save him from this sad ending?

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I am 28 years old, have had type 1 diabetes for over 14 years now, and I have a strong family history of cardiovascular disease. I do not have any symptoms of heart disease, and my cholesterol and blood glucose levels have been well controlled, but all this has made me very concerned. Should I have some sort of test to see what condition I am in?

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Last week, my brother, who has had diabetes for almost 40 years, suffered a mini-stroke. Could this have been caused by steroids given to correct dizziness?

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