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Recently my five year old son has had a few skin rashes and went to a dermatologist who suggested that he had granuloma annulare. The doctor suggested that this is a sign that my son has diabetes or is likely to get it in the future. What is granuloma annulare?

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My son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about three weeks ago, has begun to have whole body muscle spasms about one to two hours after the injection of Humalog, or as his blood sugar levels begin to drop when exercising, etc. None of our diabetes team specialists seem to have an explanation or seem too concerned. However, I feel that this is something to be concerned about.

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My 71 year old husband, who has type 2 diabetes and is currently undergoing radiation treatment for prostrate cancer, has been having a terrible itching on his back and legs for the last month, and the creams don’t seem to work for long. If he showers, the water seems to take the itching or tingling away for about an hour. Is this anything connected to the diabetes?

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Recently. I was diagnosed with renal insufficiency, and I have been having debilitating fatigue, headaches, and back-ache in the kidney area. The doctor is looking for diabetes and high blood pressure and says I could have either or both. How does this connect with diabetes?

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How does mononucleosis affect someone with type 1 diabetes?

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My son has asthma, von Willebrand’s, depression, ADHD, OCD and bipolar disorder in addition to his type 1 diabetes. Do others with type 1 have similar medical issues?

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Just diagnosed with type 1, my daughter has noticed a few dark spots on her torso. Could they be an indication of Addison’s disease? Is she at increased risk for this because she has diabetes?

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My daughter has a history of immune dysreguation. She was diagnosed with ketotic hypoglycemia and put on a diet to regulate her blood sugars. She is to have more tests soon. Are we overlooking anything?

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Recently diagnosed with type 1, my daughter also has Down Syndrome. Could her metabolic rate be affecting the efficacy of the insulin? Should she be examined on a different “level” because of the Down Syndrome?

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My seven-year-old niece, who has cystic fibrosis, has been diagnosed with diabetes. Her parents have heard only bad things about blindness or death. How can I ensure them that things will not be so bad?

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