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Complications

Can eating the wrong food cause leg swelling? What does that lead to?

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My 13 year old daughter had 24-hour urines performed which showed elevated levels of protein. I made an appointment with a nephrologist who thinks she should be put on an ACE inhibitor. I am very concerned and have many questions I would like answered before starting her on this medication.

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My five year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six months ago. At his most recent check-up, I was told that he had a trace of protein in his urine. They said not to be concerned at this time, but that in older patients it could be a sign of kidney damage. Should I worry now? What should I do?

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My 4-year-old grandson has diabetes and his parents are terrified that he could die despite their best efforts. What percentage of children with diabetes die because their blood sugar cannot be maintained at normal levels?

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I am seeing conflicting messages about what type of fabric socks should be made from for people with diabetes. Some say cotton or wool socks are best, but a podiatrist says those are the worst.

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My daughter is 17 and has had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 10. She is experiencing a general aching in both legs after exercise to the extent that she is unable to continue. One day she can run 6 miles and the next can’t walk a block. Does this sound similar to complaints others have had?

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I am 44 and was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes just over two months ago. My feet are in tons of pain. It wakes me up at night and I wanted to know what I can do about it.

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Can you tell me whether it is safe for a person with diabetes to take [a brand of a prescription medication] to reduce cholesterol?

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My 12 year old daughter has had Type 1 diabetes or five and one half years. She has been in fair to good control (A1C’s between 8-9%) most of this time. She had her first microalbumin test last week and it was 1100! This result was further confirmed by a 24 hour and a 12 hour collection. Can this kind of control cause this level of kidney this early in the disease process?

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I read that a person with type 1 diabetes has a life expectancy, on average, of greater than 20 years less than someone without it, and I am not sure whether I should tell my partner. However, given the length of time he has had diabetes, is it inevitable that he will develop complications sometime in the future and die prematurely?

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