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My friend, who has had type 1 diabetes for about seven months, is not comfortable with the idea of marriage. He feels he’ll pass it on to his wife and kids, and he even feels that his sexual life will a disaster. I have several questions:

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I have had diabetes for more than 10 years and recently I was hospitalized with a mild stroke. I experienced right hand weakness, had difficulty picking up things, can’t use typewriter, and almost everything that I need to do using my right hand is not possible. My blood pressure is normal, and I had normal scans. Was this caused by my diabetes?

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Our nine year old complains that her feet fall asleep when she sits. Is this related to her diabetes? We were told she would not have side effects until she’d had diabetes for seven years. She’s had it for five years.

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After 18 years with diabetes, I have hypothyroidism and mild retinopathy. Is the risk too high for me to get pregnant again?

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After 51 years with diabetes, I have no complications, even though my A1c is 10. Should I be expecting something to happen in the future?

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I am 34 and have had type 1 since I was nine. Can you comment on my recent microalbumin and protein levels?

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Does a person still develop complications even if he takes insulin, eats well, exercises, etc.? Approximately how long after diagnosis does one develop complications?

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I take promethazine and Reglan for gastroparesis, which is causing me digestive difficulties and, in turn, blood sugar excursions. Recently, my BUN was low. Is this because of my digestive difficulties?

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For the past six months, my young son has exhibited what appear to be signs of gastroparesis. He has previously tested negative for celiac. Do you have any ideas about what his stomach issue could be?

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Is it true that the quick normalization of blood sugars can still lead to complications, that is better to have stable blood sugars, even if they are in the mid to high range?

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