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Complications

I have noticed a darkening of my skin color in several places. Is this caused by my insulin resistance? Should I be taking another medication? Can this be lessened or cured ?

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The nerves on the bottom of my feet are very sensitive. Can anything be done?

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My husband has had type 1 diabetes for 10 years. He now has stomach pain and diarrhea after meals. Is this related to his diabetes?

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What should I do for my feet that have been being numb overnight for about a month? I also have very bad pain down the back of my thigh from my hip to my knee. I am taking a large amount of pain killers.

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I have had two operations for retinopathy, the last in October 2003. I would like to go SCUBA diving, but my eye surgeon has recommended I go no deeper than 30 feet. What are the risks if I dive deeper?

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After seven years with diabetes, I have been having several related health issues. Most of my test results have been normal. Do you have any guidance?

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Diagnosed with type 2 this year, my glucose control is improving while my neuropathy is worsening. I’ve heard the neuropathy may eventually disappear. What is your opinion?

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My 17 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes for six months, and before she was diagnosed she practically lost her sight. Her eyes are okay now except that she wears contacts. Does this necessarily mean that the diabetes is going to be more aggressive to her eyes?

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I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago, have been on a combination diabetes pill, and I have easily maintained my blood glucose levels in the normal range. Is there any evidence that health problems associated with diabetes will develop even if I always am able to maintain good blood sugar levels?

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My five year old son has type 1 diabetes and high blood pressure, and he had kidney cancer. I am very worried about his kidneys because I feel he has three strikes against them now. What kind of symptoms should I be looking for so that I might catch a problem sooner rather than later?

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