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Complications

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two months ago, and I have neuropathy along with protein in my urine. Can my kidney condition be improved/cured over time by my current weight reduction/exercise program?

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My seven year old has type 1 diabetes, and I am concerned with her performance in school. There seems to be a pattern of target range blood sugar days correlating with good work and out of target numbers with very poor work. Is there any proven study that says that children with type 1 have some learning differences, not disabilities?

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My 76 year old mom has type 2 diabetes, and recently had a blister leading to a callus on one of her toes which caused an infection that went to the tip of the bone, and now she now must have the top joint of the toe removed. Is there any new alternative to amputation when the infection is just at the tip of the toe bone?

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I have severe photophobia that started approximately 4 years ago and it is worsening. Light that for normal people is fine, bothers me with a penetrating sensation and I see everything white. This is worse in the morning. I wonder if other long term diabetics have experienced similar conditions, or if this is completely independent from DM or the thyroid?

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My 27 year old daughter, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 14, has developed constant vomiting within the last five months. I had asked the doctor to consult with a diabetes specialist but was told that they could’t do any more then what he was doing, and he refused to call one in.

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I have Charcot foot, and now the surgeon wants me to choose between of either an amputation or reconstruction. I’m lost as to what I should do and have a week to make a decision then I have to call the doctor back. Is there anyone with similar problems? Are there support groups?

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Prior to my diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, four months ago, and since, my feet have been numb, tingly and swollen. Also, my right hand has numbness and twitches. Could this be neuropathy? Would it be best that I see an endocrinologist?

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My 12 year old son just passed his first year of diagnosis with type 1 diabetes. We were told he has insulin resistance and was recently diagnosed with Graves’ disease. Because he has had this many problems this early, do you think that it is a prelude of more to come?

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My mum-in-law’s doctors are suggesting further amputation, but she is currently seeking treatment from a reflexologist who claimed that the foot and the gangrene can be cured. What is your opinion?

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My 80 year old father has had type 1 diabetes for 60 years. He is experiencing chronic severe leg pain and inability to walk. The orthopedic surgeon indicates there is nothing he can do, and physical therapy has not helped. Is this a known complication of diabetes?

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