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Complications

My 13 year son, who has had diabetes since he was 16 months old and hypothyroidism for about three years, has developed acid reflex. Can this acid reflux be related to having diabetes so long?

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My 12 year old daughter had a 24-hour urine protein which the doctor said was within normal range but higher than she felt it should be. She said she will repeat the test in about three months, and we would go from there. What, if anything, should we be concerned about? If the test is within normal range, doesn’t it mean that there are no kidney problems?

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My father has had type 1 diabetes for several years, and has had many complications over the past two years. Because of these complications, he now has to retire with disability. I am a very frustrated daughter. I am 19 years old and feel like my father is “disappearing” before my very eyes. I know that the doctors are doing all that they can, but I feel that it is not enough. Do you have any advice?

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My father-in-law has had type two diabetes for several years. Unfortunately he has not always controlled it. He has recently been diagnosed with “NASH.” Is this caused by not controlling your blood sugars?

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My six year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a year ago. Her A1cs have consistently been between 5.1 and 6.1%. She recently had protein in her urine and an elevated BUN/creatinine ratio, which her endocrinologist has never mentioned. Is this any indication of future kidney problems? Should I be concerned?

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What is the name of the disease/syndrome that is associated with type 1 diabetes in which the child is not growing properly? Thankfully, my daughter did not need further testing but a friend of ours has a daughter who does.

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Recently my middle aged uncle, who has type 1 diabetes, was rushed to the hospital a week ago, has been in a diabetic coma ever since, and he also has kidney failure. I have a feeling that the doctors are not doing everything they can for my uncle and would greatly appreciate any answers or help you can give me.

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If diabetes isn’t treated, what problems can occur with the liver or kidneys?

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I had a letter from my daughter’s consultant today saying she had high levels of protein in her water. They want her to do a 24 hour water sample. They didn’t say anything about what causes this or what the problem might be. She has recently changed from Mixtard 30 to NovoRapid and Lantus. Do you think the change of insulin might be causing this new problem?

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My daughter was recently diagnosed with orthostatic proteinuria. Can you give me more information on this? Does this mean she may have future kidney problems?

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