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My daughter had a total pancreatectomy as an infant and is insulin dependent. When do we start testing for complications? Which is more important in determining the likelihood of complications, the A1c or daily glucose readings?

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Recently, I had a work injury which was diagnosed as a lower back injury (sciatica). I had an MRI and a EMG and the orthopaedic surgeon said that there was abnormal damage to the nerve on the left leg which be attributes to my sugar levels not being under control. Is my diabetes a contributing factor to my lower back pain and left leg numbness?

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I read about a cream to help with neuropathy. What is it called? Where can I get it?

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After 20 years with diabetes, I am trying to lose weight, having vegetables, protein and low carb Slim Fast drinks daily. Will this protein stress my kidneys?

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My friend who has diabetes frequently eats foods that I think are inappropriate, and when I remind her she isn’t supposed to have sugar, she says her blood sugar levels are normal. She is having arterial bypass surgery in her legs, and I can’t help but think that all that sugar may have contributed to her problem. Am I right?

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My daughter has had diabetes for about fourteen months, and today she noticed a brown patch on her neck under her chin. Is this normal for someone with type 1 diabetes? Her period, which she’s only had for a year are not quite regular yet, and I worry about that ovarian disease. Will this brown discoloration go away or get worse? What causes it?

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How would a medical professional determine if my son’s kidneys are damaged? Do most endocrinologists make this determination? How does an endocrinologist determine if the ACE inhibitor dose is the correct amount?

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I have type 2 and have stopped taking metformin and Avandia because of unusual side effects. Is the tingling I have from the medications ot because I have better control? Should I start on insulin to help my body?

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My mom has been told she needs a triple bypass. What are the risks associated with this?

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I need a vitrectomy in a few weeks to save the vision in my right eye, but I do have insurance and cannot get any. What do you recommend?

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