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Complications

I have been having erratic blood sugars, ketones, and vomiting, but was not in DKA. Tests showed I had protein in my urine and high creatinine from kidney disease. What should I do to get help?

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I have has type 1 diabetes for about a year, and I’m having trouble with numbness and tingling in my fingers. Besides having diabetes, I play guitar for livelihood. Are people with diabetes more susceptible to compressional nerve damage?

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My 15 month old son seems to be constantly ill which makes the job of controlling his blood sugar levels that much more difficult. Is he more prone to illness because of the diabetes? Since his blood sugar level is so erratic when he is ill, what are the chances of him developing complications? Is it true that infants tend to be more resilient with erratic blood sugar levels, in your experience has this been true?

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For several months, my daughter who has uncontrolled diabetes, has been experiencing swelling in her arms and legs with stiffness and limited motion in her joints. Her endocrinologist said it could be diabetic atrophy or it could possibly be rheumatoid arthritis, but the test was negative. What course of action do you recommend? Are there any other tests you would recommend?

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I’ve had type 1 diabetes for 18 years, I’ve been spilling protein in my urine, and I am concerned by its recent increase. What can I do better along the lines of aggressive control to decrease my microalbumin readings? Is there anything else that can be done to prevent kidney and nerve damage? Overall I’m feeling well, but I don’t want to damage my organs any more.

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I had protein in my urine during a spot check, but it may have been erroneous. What is the difference between protein and microalbuminuria?

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My fiancee has type 1 and has noticed some numbness in her right big toe. Is this the start of neuropathy? Are there tests to confirm this?

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My daughter’s endocrinologist has recommended yearly eye exams. Should I pursue finding a pediatric ophthalmologist who uses fundus photography and non-dilated exams?

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After 15 years with diabetes, I have some tingling in my feet. Is this reversible with better control and exercise?

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My A1c was 5.2, but my averages are much higher. If I do have a “falsely” low A1c and am having highs, would these highs not do any damage anyway because of the low blood count and low A1c?

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