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Complications

My two and a half year old daughter passed away, and acute onset of diabetes is the cause we have been given for her death. There were no apparent signs until a few hours before her death. Please help us understand this.

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I have had neuropathy in my feet and legs for about eight years, and about four years ago, it started in my hands. What effect does excessive walking, kneeling, and sitting on floors have on neuropathy?

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My spouse has, who has had type 1 diabetes for 20 years, has had a number of symptoms which his endocrinologist are due to his diabetes causing the onset of secondary complications, but I don’t totally agree. Could this not be a sign of something else (like cancer)?

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My husband has had diabetes for at least eight years and I’m just waiting for disaster to happen. His blood sugars are elevated, and he only takes them when I bug him. His A1c is 8%, and he does not watch his diet at all. How many years does it take to damage the heart, eyes or nerves?

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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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I am a 36 year old male who has diabetes and hypothyroidism. When I urinate the urine forms a lot of foam (frothing) like when detergent liquid is poured. Why is this happening?

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