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Complications

My daughter has had Type 1 for 5 years. She is 11 years old. She recently went for a urine test and the doctor redid her with a 24 hour urine test. Now the doctor says her albumin level is high. Could you please explain the treatments for this?

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What are the results on people with diabetes who do not check themselves as told to do?

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I have a nine year old son who was diagnosed with diabetes at age two, and we have two other sons. We have been watching for diabetes in our three year old. He has some high sugars. His glycohemoglobin was 6.5%, and his C-peptide was 0.9. Is this normal for this age and what should be done if anything?

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I had calluses on both feet so went to a podiatrist and informed them I was on insulin trying to get my diabetes under control.They started trimming my calluses to the point at which they stared bleeding. Now they say they might have to start taking the foot off. I am not trying to blame anyone, but it looks like something else could have been done sooner.

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A friend of mine is having a vein transplanted from part of her leg to an artery lower in the leg to improve circulation. I know diabetes causes damage to arteries that create many complications. Are veins also susceptible to the same kind of damage that occurs in arteries?

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My diabetes is controlled, but I have burning in my feet. I don’t know if this problem is diabetes-related since I have had foot surgery (which did not help). I don’t know what to do any more or what type of doctor to see.

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I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about a year and half ago and have progressed rather well. he only remaining problem I have is my feet. The only way I can describe it is it feels like I’m walking on marbles, all the time. Will this ever go away? Should I take vitamins to help?

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Lately, especially at night, my right leg seems to be restless. I just cannot relax after working all day. Lately, especially at night, my right leg seems to be restless. Is this the start of something I should be considered with?

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My three and a half year old son has had diabetes for about two and a half years. When must he have an eye test? Must we do the A1c test every three to four months ?

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I have had diabetes for three years, and I’m having a lot of burning and pain in my feet with numbness. Can you help me?

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