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My brother was diagnosed with Addison’s disease two years ago. Our five year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two years ago, and we noticed a darkening of his skin. He is tested for Addison’s annually, and the result about six months ago was negative. Should we bring our son in quickly to see his endocrinologist?

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My 10 year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes approximately nine months ago, and I am curious to find out if there is a possible link between his diabetes and ongoing bladder control issues which began years before his diagnosis. Since the age of three to four, he has experienced nighttime wetting, daytime incontinence and sudden urgency to urinate.

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Could there be any connection between Type 1a IDDM and autoimmune sensorineural hearing loss?

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My 10 year old daughter, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two years ago, has just recently been diagnosed with migraines and tension-type headaches. While the general consensus is that there is no connection between diabetes and headaches, her headaches seem to be much worse when there is a big fluctuation in her sugar levels. Is there any information regarding migraines, headaches and diabetes?

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My mother in-law, who has diabetes and takes insulin, has recently been suffering from sickness with dramatic weight loss and is very concerned. Her doctor suspects a hiatus hernia but is not 100% sure. Could you advise of any other possible reasons for this?

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For the past three months, my 14 year old daughter, diagnosed with diabetes six months ago, has been losing her vision for several minutes and her legs (front and back) and ankles have started hurting for no reason. On the back of her legs, she is starting to get huge knots. I am very concerned. What could this mean? What should I do?

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My husband, who has had diabetes for over 10 years, had his prostate removed eight years ago, and last year the doctors said the cancer had spread to his lung and leg. His blood sugars are somewhat high. Could the high readings affect the cancer?

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I am 43 and have had insulin dependent diabetes for 12 years. For the last three weeks, the back of my left knee has been swollen, appearing to be retaining water. It is sore, but not so painful to send me to a physician. Should I worry?

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Why does my 11 year old daughter who has diabetes keep passing out? No one can tell me why. She has had really high blood sugars lately, and her CAT scan came back negative.

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My eight and one-half year old was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago. For the past year or more, she has complained of her stomach hurting. Her doctor ordered an antibody test which was positive for IgG. What does this means in terms of her diabetes or overall health concerns?

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