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Complications

I’m 12 and got diabetes when I was five. I have red spots on my legs. They are very sensitive and are really ugly. Are they related to my diabetes?

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My 15 year old son has Type 1, diagnosed a bit over 3 years ago. His urine has just tested 118 for the presence of protein. It is my understanding that protein in the urine is an indication of kidney problems. Is this likely at such a young age?

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My 60 year old sister was diagnosed about four years ago with type 2. She had a lot of other physical problems notably in her arms. Her doctors said it was tendonitis and other problems. How can I motivate her to better regulation?

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I would like more information on the use of Neurontin for pain relief.

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The physician did a number of “hand on” tests, said that my reflexes were excellent, and that he thought I had diabetes-related anemia. I just looked up anemia and diabetes and was shocked to learn that anemia in people with type 1 diabetes is a sign of kidney disease. My last urine, blood, eye, and foot exams showed no signs of anything.

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When protein is found in the urine of a teen with type 1 diabetes, why is it necessary to take a prescribed pill daily for life? Why can’t the urine be re-tested periodically, and if none is present at the later testing, the daily pill be stopped?

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Could any of the drugs I take cause my blood sugar to rise? Could the low carb diet have caused this?

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I am very aware of the correlation between average blood glucose levels and the development of the complications of diabetes. However, are the complications of diabetes intrinsically linked? To what extent does the presence of one complication determine the likelihood of the development of other complications related to diabetes?

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I have type 1 and use an insulin pump. I’ve noticed that when I go high and treat it, in the process of coming down, I’ll feel a little nauseous. Both my endocrinologist and gastroenterologist don’t think it could be gastroparesis, since I haven’t had diabetes all that long. Also, I have had a problem lately with having highs consistently after dinner.

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I have heard about the benefits of ACE inhibitors, but had the impression that you would not give them to children, and in your poll discussion, children aren’t mentioned. What have you heard about when kids should go on these drugs?

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