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Other Illnesses

In my role as Welfare Officer for our local Multiple Sclerosis (MS) branch, I have had a call from the husband of a member who has chronic progressive MS, has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Her treatment plan is difficult because she has care givers who visit to help with meals, etc., who visit only twice a day. Can let me know of any experience of diabetes and MS or can point me to a web resource?

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Our 15 year old son has had type on diabetes since February 1995. A couple of days ago he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Do any of you have any experience dealing with this combination of type 1 diabetes, AML, and the pump? And due to his diabetes, what can we expect when he has his bone marrow transplant as far as blood sugars and could it help his diabetes?

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My seven and a half year old daughter started the insulin pump with 20% diluted insulin about a month ago, and about a week later, she developed tiny little bumps around her nose and under her eye. Could this be from the diluent they use? We not changed soaps, so I know it is not that.

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My teenage son, who has type 1 diabetes, recently tried a new, young endocrinologist who suggested we test for Addison’s disease. What is Addison’s disease? What are its symptoms? Is this a routine test given to people with type 1 diabetes?

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My almost 18 year old daughter who has type 1 diabetes, has had impacted bowels and has been ill for a month.She continues to vomit, usually within 20 minutes of eating or drinking anything. Could the impaction and vomiting be a result of diabetes? What can I do to adjust her diet? What kinds of medications can she take to help?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for about two years, and after a year and a half my complaining about stomach pains my doctor checked for celiac disease. The test was higher than it should be, and I was sent to a gastroenterologist who did and a scope and recently diagnosed acid reflux for which I now take medication. Is acid reflux common in people with diabetes? Will I develop celiac disease?

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I have been diagnosed with hyperinsulinemia, but, following a recent bout with pneumonia, have had slightly elevated blood sugars. Should I discuss the possibility of diabetes with my doctor?

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What can you tell me about Symlin?

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Although my daughter’s celiac test was negative, she was found to have Immunoglobulin A Deficiency. Is this common in children with diabetes? How is it treated?

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Tests confirmed my teen daughter has Premature Ovarian Failure. Where can we find a specialist to determine the viability of her eggs and how/when/if they can be harvested?

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