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Complications

My boyfriend can never sleep through the night. He gets up three or four times and has a terrible case of diarrhea along with stomach pain and frequent vomiting. In addition, he has severe night sweats. I don’t know what to do for him since we can’t afford to see a doctor.

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My friend has type 1 diabetes and the doctor suggested keeping sugar lever low and taking care of diet. Are there more things to be done with goal of preventing eye problems?

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What is the death rate in children going through diabetes at puberty?

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My 11 year old step-daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about 11 months ago. Prior to being diagnosed, she had some extensive dental work and continues to need it. She has poor dental hygiene, however her family insists she has these problems are due to her diabetes. Can diabetes cause dental complications?

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My 11 1/2 year old son was diagnosed with type I at age one and one-half. We have never discussed, in detail, the long term effects of diabetes, and we want to begin educating him about these issues. Can you recommend some age-appropriate resources that will not unnecessarily frighten him?

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I have had neuropathy for the past several years, causing severe burning in my feet, and I get lots of different opinions on how to treat it.Which doctor should I believe, if any? Can I trust my own responses, or am I doing unknown harm?

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I am 19 years old, have had diabetes for five years which is treated with three injections of insulin per day, and my growth is not increasing. My friends suggest that I take testroid. Please tell me give the right way to grow.

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I am a woman who has had type 1 diabetes for 30 years, and I have probably been dealing with severe depression for at least 10 years, although I am not taking any medication for it. Is there anything that can be done about my absolute lack of libido?

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My 18 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes for three years. Until a month ago, she had poor blood sugar control. She has been suffering with pains in both legs for the past couple of months. Could this be the start of neuropathy?

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I have had diabetes for 25 years. I have sporadic chest pain, but tests have shown my heart is fine. When I’ve tried to exercise, I’ve had complete numbness in my left foot. What would be causing this?

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