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Complications

Based my the results of my recent urine test, should I switch from metformin to gliclizide with and ARB? Should I find a specialist? Are my kidneys already damaged? Is the damage reversible?

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For the past year and a half, my left hand has had a slight tingling to an almost a numb sensation. I went to the doctor about it and he couldn’t seem to give me any kind of diagnosis. I’m wondering if it is anything serious.

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I’m a 51 year old male who has had type 1 diabetes for 29 years and I am in good control. The problem I’m having started gradually 10 years ago and has gotten worse. My muscles and tendons around my knees get tired and sore the more I stand. Exercise doesn’t seem to help; they just get more tired and sore. Is this diabetes related? What can I do about it?

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A research programme has just been launched within the Nordic countries. Newspaper articles connected with this news say that 50 percent of all diabetics will experience complications later in life. Is the 50 percent probability correct in general?

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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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