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Complications

I am 12 years old, I weigh 190 pounds, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 13 months ago, and I have a fatty liver and pancreas. I was wondering if diabetes causes obesity or fatty organs.

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About six months ago, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and although my physician, as yet, has not confirmed that I have peripheral neuropathy, I believe I do. After the tests were completed these specialists told me that I was “maintaining”. I am wondering if my neuropathy is curable or will continue to profoundly affect my mobility.

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Are diarrhea and/or constipation a complication of long term brittle type 2 diabetes?

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My six year old son has developed necrobiosis, and from what we are told, this does not happen to children. The specialists are and his endocrinologist are all stumped, and we are concerned about long term effects this can have. Any information you can provide would really help!

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I have type 2 diabetes, and the doctor as given me two months or I go on insulin shots, and I’m trying to get regulated, by go on Weight Watchers and walk 30 minutes per day, The problem is The bottom of my feet burn really badly, and feet and legs are also swelling. They burn so bad, last thing I want to do is walk. Is there any thing I can do for it?

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I have type 1 diabetes, about three weeks ago I came down with what I thought was a gastrointestinal bug, and my blood sugars went bazooka. I went to the doctor who did an EKG (normal, but high pulse) and an upper GI series (waiting on results), but I still cannot eat, I have lost 7 pounds, and I continue to have these symptoms. What should I do?

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My recently diagnosed three year old daughter has levels above 250 mg/dl [mmol/L] at least two out of the five tests each day, and we can’t seem to get her better regulated. How much does this increase her risk of complications? What are the current opinions about the research that shows that the years before puberty do not count toward long term complications? What is your opinion?

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My doctor does not believe I need an insulin sensitizer considering the A1c value. If the A1c is less than 6%, but glucose levels are relatively high, is the risk of complications still low? Should I pay more attention to the daily glucose levels?

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My son-in-law’s mother is in the hospital and they have performed several amputations on her leg and want to do more, due to her diabetes. Is this “piece-at-a-time” method of surgery a normal treatment? Why couldn’t they take off a significant portion so they wouldn’t have to do several consecutive surgeries?

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After 20 years with type 1 diabetes, I have proliferative retinopathy in both eyes. I need a laser treatment to repair a small leak. Does the laser destroy all the new growth and will it come back?

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