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I am a 20 year old male who has noticed that I do not produce as much sperm as I think I should. I have heard that diabetes affects the reproductive system. Is this true?

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I am a 77 year old male who has diabetes, and I have been on dialysis. My glucose levels have dropped to a dangerous level. Is there a reason for this condition or any help you might be able to provide?

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A month ago, I found my 14 year old son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age six, dead in bed. I came across an article on your website about “dead in bed” syndrome. Why would we not have been advised that this was possible? Where does research stand on this syndrome?

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My 13 year old son, who has had diabetes since age two, is having aches in the chest and stomach area. These aches can be brought on by running, quick walking or no movement at all. Is this the beginning of gastroparesis?

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My husband has type 2 diabetes, diagnosed about a year and a half ago. What are the side effects of the pill taken by men? Does it make a man feel numbness in his penis? If, so please explain.

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I have had type 1 diabetes for 17 years with no complications, but lately, if I rise too quickly from a chair I feel faint. Are they the result of my type 1 diabetes?

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My 11 year old was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 14 months ago, and her doctor said she is not growing. What can I do? Is this caused from the diabetes?

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Our son is 5 years old and was diagnosed 2 months ago. My husband believes that he should know that serious complications could arise — including death! I think that he is much too young to be given that much information. What are your thoughts? At what age do you believe this amount of information should be given?

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I am a type 1 diabetic, insulin dependent for 36 years. About 7 years ago, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease. Is there a higher than usual predisposition to Graves’ in people with long term diabetes?

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I am almost 18 years old and have had diabetes since I was 12. I’m starting to get worried about what could happen if I don’t get my diabetes under control. Could you please offer some solutions that could help me out?

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