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Complications

My daughter, who has type 1, was recently diagnosed as bipolar. She did well on lithium, but was taken off it since it can cause kidney damage. Is there a way to handle the damage if she resumes lithium? Is there a test for kidney disease?

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According to the laboratory’s range, my daughter’s albumin/creatinine ratio was somewhat elevated. Should we be concerned? What should we do about her elevated cholesterol?

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After more than 15 years with diabetes, I have neuropathy and gastroparesis. Recently, my sex drive has been reduced. Is this related to my diabetes?

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Does diet have anything to do with foot problems later in life and blood flow to the feet?

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I have type 1 and just found out I’m pregnant, unexpectedly. My blood sugars are out of control and I’m spilling protein in my urine. Will I go full term? Should I expect a miscarriage? How often should I check my blood sugars?

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After 41 years with diabetes, I have numbness in the sides of my thighs. What kind of test do I need to confirm it is neuropathy?

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The endocrinologist repeated my granddaughter’s urine test after not liking the results of her first test. At what is he looking? I’m worried.

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I have Hashimoto’s disease and Raynaud’s disease runs in my family. After 13 months with type 1, I have the beginnings of neuropathy. Is this related to my diabetes or something else? I’ve had good control, an A1c of 6.5 or less. Should I consult a specialist?

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My son has been taking enalapril for microalbuminuria. The cardiologist thinks the microalbuminuria might be sports related, while the nephrologist disagrees. How do we determine if it is related to his diabetes?

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My friend, age 14, has just learned that she may have a kidney problem and need to go to a hospital every day to flush out her body, because her kidneys wouldn’t be able to do that for her.What would happen to her if her kidneys failed completelty? Would a kidney transplant help?

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