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Other Illnesses

My son has been vomiting at night for two weeks. We were told it was just a virus, but is this possible after so much time has passed? My son says his stomach hurts near the navel when he vomits. His legs also hurt sometimes, too.

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Since children with autism have difficulty processing sugar and ADHD falls under the autism spectrum, is autism/ADHD related to diabetes directly?

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My two year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 10 months ago. Over the last three months, she has been saying her “tummy hurts”. There doesn’t seem to be a pattern that I can find. Is this common? What can I do to help her feel better?

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My 7 year old son has had fluctuating blood sugars for 3 years now. Lately he has been running low, 30 to 40. In the past two months, we have had 4 episodes of low sugars. In the past two months, we have had 4 episodes of low sugars, swelling of lymph nodes in armpit and groin, night sweats, etc. Any ideas?

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My question is on behalf of a young family who lives in a very small town in northern Minnesota. They have just had their 5th child. This child was born with Nonketotic Hyperglycemia. Is there a university or research facility which may specialize in this where they can get updates?

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My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about 6 months ago; she also is has subclinical hypothyroidism. I received a call this week from her endocrinologist with the news that she has blood work consistent with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Can you tell me what this might mean for my daughter?

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A friend’s 22 year old daughter (type 1 for 12 years ) was recently diagnosed with celiac disease, and I am wondering if reducing wheat/gluten in my daughter’s diet now would help reduce the likelihood of her developing it. The meal plan for a child with diabetes (like most kids) diet has a lot of bread and pasta carbs in it. Any studies on this?

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My 15 year old daughter who has had type 1 diabetes for a year, has always had a slight acne problem, but since she was diagnosed, her acne on her back has become severe. What causes this? What can we do to help it?

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I am a 23 female who does not have diabetes (I get my blood checked every six months), but my dermatologist has diagnosed necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum on both my ankles. I have done a bit of research, I agree with his diagnosis, and I am anxious to do any treatment he recommends. Do I need to get a second opinion on the diagnosis and/or treatments of my NLD?

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A friend my mine has a child with type 1 and learning disabilities. Are there any publications or websites that address this double problem?

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