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Complications

My doctor has prescribed Altace for protein in my urine. I took the risk assessment and it says I’m not a candidate for this drug. Should I take it anyway or is there a better medication to take?

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Several maternal relatives have/had type 1 and I’ve had it for 21 years. since I don’t have complications yet, could I have some protective enzyme? If I marry someone who seems to have a genetic protection from diabetes, could any future children be protected from developing the disease?

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Thirty-five years ago, I was diagnosed with type 1. Fifteen years ago, I stopped using my legs and arms for injections because of large lumps. I still have them. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them other than surgery?

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What is the most reliable test for detecting early kidney damage?

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An adult endocrinologist told my 19-year-old son that he will never get complications if he maintains the excellent control he’s had so far. Do you agree with this?

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I’ve read that if nephropathy has not started 10 to 15 years after diagnosis, you may not get it at all. My son has had excellent control for two years. Is he still at risk for it?

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I’ve had type 12 for 20 years. Last summer, when I had a hip replacement, my blood sugars remained very high for several days. I was recently diagnosed with retinopathy. Is it related to the post surgery highs or my long-term diabetes?

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My eight-year-old daughter’s last urine test showed protein. The nurse suggested more tests to confirm this. Can the protein be there because my daughter was not fasting? If further tests show protein, what’s next?

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I’ve had diabetes for 13 years. Although I’ve had A1cs around 7, I had to withdrawal from college due to severe gastroparesis. Could there be another cause for my slow gastric emptying?

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I’ve had diabetes for 10 years. Twice, I have had abnormal spot urine tests, but a normal 24-hour test. The doctor wants me on an ACE inhibitor. Can diet affect the deterioration of the kidneys? Are there foods I should avoid?

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