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Other Illnesses

My son was diagnosed with type 1 at four, double diabetes at eight, and now, a neurogenic bladder. Could the latter have been caused by his diabetes? Is this common in children with diabetes?

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My eight-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with hyperinsulinism and prescribed metformin. Should I seek another opinion? Could there be another underlying issue? Might she have PCOS?

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Recently diagnosed, my son has had headaches, nausea, stomach pain, blurred vision, and dizzy spells, with negative ketones. The endocrinologist and pediatrician say it is just his body adjusting to his treatment plan. What do you think this could be?

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Are there any heart tests or scans that can be done to detect the presence of plaque or hardened arteries, in neck or heart?

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My daughter, age 1, has been insulin dependent since she was 9. She has also been diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. Last night, she came to me in tears because she has a number of long, dark hairs that are growing on her neck. Is this a side-effect of insulin resistance, of Glucophage, of high blood sugar?

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Have you ever heard of a connection between the onset of juvenile diabetes and epilepsy?

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My 15 year old daughter has possible granuloma annulare. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis 2 years ago. What is the chance that the granuloma is now related to diabetes?

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I have been interested in the questions regarding abdominal pain in children with diabetes. It seems that after things such as constipation are ruled out, doctors don’t have a clue. I have had some deny a link with my child’s diabetes. The only real help I have had is from a naturopath.

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My 10 year old granddaughter, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age three, was recently hospitalized with acute renal failure. She was diagnosed with C. difficile. Can the toxins from this affect her kidneys and cause the fluid retention?

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Over the last three months, my three and a half year old son has frequently had an unexplained fever for several days with numerous test not resulting in a diagnosis. I’m at my wits end, and I am wondering if hypoglycemia could be the cause, but it doesn’t look like that is the answer either. Any suggestions?

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