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Complications

What can you tell me about cardiovascular changes early on in children with diabetes, irrespective of their A1c? I am concerned because my family has a history of heart disease.

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I have had type 1 for 34 years and have severe retinopathy. I have had excellent control (A1c of 5.3%) for about a year, but my vision still seems to be getting worse. Before the catastrophe in my left eye, my A1c was about 7.5% for about four years, and prior to that, it was much worse. Is there any hope that my retinopathy might stabilize with good control, or is it too late?

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At a recent exam, my eye doctor said I had bleeding in my eyes. Could you please explain this?

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I had a creatinine test done and it was 1.1. Is that good? I already take an ACE inhibitor. Will I need a kidney machine in the future?

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My nine year old son has had type 1 diabetes for about three years, and we have never been able to get/keep his A1c lower than about 8.5%. I have heard of a complication that causes delayed sexual maturation and bone density increases in pubescent kids, so I am concerned that the mediocre control we have attained to this point may put him at risk for this complication in the future. What do you think?

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I have a friend in Honduras who is an orphan living with relatives. In the last 30 days she moved four times and did not inject. Now she is with a brother who is trying to help. She has been testing once a day, and she has finally gotten down in the 300-400 mg/dl [16.7-22.2 mmol/L] range. Please explain what happens when one does not inject and what her prognosis is.

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What are the symptoms of gastroparesis? How can I be sure I need medication? Does it interfere with blood sugar control?

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Afer four years with diabetes, my son had protein in his urine after a 24 hour collection test. What could be causing this? Should he have another urine test? Should he see a nephrologist?

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I was recently diagnosed with retinopathy and told to visit the ophthalmologist again in six months. What kind of retinopathy is it? Can I prevent further damage if I lower my blood sugars? Do I need to alter my current exercise regimen?

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My boyfriend occasionally has cramps, bloating, gas and diarrhea for hours and all night. Could this be Irritable Bowel Syndrome or something else?

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