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Complications

My son’s albumin level was elevated so he was put on blood pressure medication, even though his blood pressure is fine. What does this mean?

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Diagnosed with gastroparesis, my daughter has been placed on a feeding tube. She is still having difficulties. Is there a more effective way of treating this?

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After 54 years with diabetes, I am in good control. Lately, I have “pins and needles” in my hands and feet. Are these sensations related to diabetes?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for four years. For the past two years, I have been experiencing symptoms in my feet and hands. I have been a seeing neurologist for these problems, but he does not have an answer. Do have any input as to what might be occurring?

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I am 13 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at around age seven. I have recently noticed that almost every morning I find ketones in my urine. Is there a way to prevent this?

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My 15-year old daughter has had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 22 months. Recently she showed traces of protein in her urine. Can you tell me what protein in the urine signifies?

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What research has been done on long term effects of diabetes? I’ve had diabetes for 30 years this year.

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My 15 year old son (diabetic since 4 years old) has extreme thigh pain. He has had 2 MRI’S, X-ray’s, and a bone scan. Could this be neuropathy?

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I am 14 years old, and I have had type 1 diabetes for about eight years. I am about 5 feet tall. What can I do to get taller and gain weight? Can my diabetes be keeping me from growing? If diabetes can keep you from growing, what can I do to stop my diabetes and start to grow?

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What tests are done to diagnose diabetic peripheral neuropathy? What type of tests are given to evaluate the extent of diabetic neuropathy? Do I have to have testing done on a scheduled basis?

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