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Complications

I am 46 years old, I have had diabetes since I was 18, and I take insulin. How does diabetes affect the heart?

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Lately, over the last six months, we have noticed that our son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost two years ago, frequently complains about his stomach being sore. We have told his family physician and his specialist, but they feel it is not a problem (at this time). What are some of the stomach complications in children with diabetes?

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Recently, my eight year old son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 13 months ago, had a urine microalbumin test was not within normal ranges, and he was started on an ACE inhibitor. What caused protein in the urine?

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At what blood glucose level does damage begin to occur to the human body? What begins getting affected first?

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My 26 year old husband, who has had type 1 diabetes since he was two years old, keeps his blood sugar levels under control, and he has had rare hypo attacks. What is the likelihood of long term effects of diabetes? Is the length of his life affected?

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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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