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Other Illnesses

My 14 year old daughter, diagnosed at age seven, came home from cheerleading camp with a rash on one leg from top to bottom. Only one leg, nothing anywhere else. The doctor said this could be from her not taking care of her diabetes. Can you give me more information on this?

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My three year old son has had at least three major seizures in the last six months. We practically forced fruit juice each time assuming low sugar, but there was no real reason his sugar should be extra low each of these times. Should we be concerned with epilepsy? What tests should we request?

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I started pumping about four months ago, but as soon as I began pumping, I immediately gained 20 pounds. I know it’s normal to gain weight on an intensive insulin therapy, but I’m bloated and have pain. Could this be because of my celiac disease which is been untreated for years.

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I am a 47 years old, I use an insulin pump, and my A1c is 6.9%, but recently I have experienced extreme fatigue. I have seen three doctors, including my diabetes specialist, but I still have no explanation. Any ideas input would be appreciated.

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My 4 year old has had seizures. All have occurred in the middle of the night. One doctor said that it might be because of diabetes/hypoglycemia. Another doctor said this is not possible. Please help!

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For the past month, my eight year old daughter, who has diabetes, has had repeated urinary infections. This has now subsided, but for the past two weeks she has had stomach pains, and, since yesterday, she has had diarrhea. Her doctor only seems to be interested in prescribing painkillers and creams, but we would like to know what is causing this. Any ideas?

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My two year old son has had type 1 diabetes since he was 11 months old. Six weeks ago, we noticed he had a jaundiced appearance. Our son’s doctor says that liver damage is occurring. If it is not hepatitis, what else could it be? Could this be related to the diabetes?

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Our four and one-half year old son has type 1 diabetes and autism (PDD). Is there any correlation between the two, and where can we go to find others with the same combination?

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My eight-year-old granddaughter complains of excessive dryness of the feet requiring frequent wetting. I have Type 2 diabetes and as her other grandmother has Type 1. Could this be a symptom of diabetes?

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My daughter, age 5 1/2, has Type 1. For the past month, she has complained of numbness and tingling in the soles of her feet. I took her to her pediatrician who has ruled out neuropathy. I am wondering if there may be a link between these symptoms and her use of Nutrasweet.

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