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Complications

Why have none of your answers pointed out that human insulin could be causing some of the adverse effects people are reporting?

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I have heard that an A1c of less than 8% is acceptable, as is 5 grams of urine glucose. Can urine glucose cause kidney damage?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for 40 years. I work out regularly, and I am taking vitamin supplements. I am concerned because my recent microalbumin test was very high. Can taking vitamin supplements affect microalbumin test results?

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My daughter has had stomachaches for two weeks. The doctor said it might be gastroparesis, a common complication of diabetes. What is gastroparesis?

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My daughter has had diabetes for a bit more than seven years, I have been hearing that even young children can show signs/symptoms of serious complications which I was very surprised to hear. Is this true?

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I have seen my doctor three times since my diagnosis of diabetes three weeks ago, and he has never checked my feet even though I complain about them burning and feeling hot and cold. Shouldn’t a doctor routinely check feet when someone has diabetes?

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Can prolonged use of indicated medications for type 2 diabetes also contribute to indicated diabetic or other complications?

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My brother, who was diagnosed with type 1 in 1982, died during open heart surgery in 2002. His blood vessels were too fragile. Could this have been caused by the occasional hypoglycemia he had over the years?

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The 24 hour urine test I had indicated a high level of microalbumin so I was put on an ACE inhibitor. What do my results mean? Are there other measures I should be taking to protect my kidneys?

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I have gastroparesis, but take no medication. Sometimes, I am low for hours and need to take glucagon. How can I prevent the lows? Other than Reglan, what can I take to help with this?

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