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I am 33 years old, I have had hypoglycemia which the doctors think is changing to diabetes, and my seven year old daughter has very high levels of urine protein. Her family doctor thinks it is related to her kidneys. Could she have hypoglycemia or diabetes?

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I have type 2 diabetes and possibly Meniere’s disease. My ENT doctor is advising a low salt diet and diuretic as first line treatment. Is there a diuretic that is safe for people with diabetes? If not, how badly would the diuretic affect glucose? Do you know of any connection between Meniere’s and diabetes?

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My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with diabetes. He is a practicing alcoholic and has no plans to change his lifestyle. What is likely going to happen to him in the upcoming year?

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Our son, 10 years old, diagnosed with Type 1 about 5 months ago, has developed scaly, patchy red skin on the palms of his hands. Is this connected with his recent higher numbers (200+ at least twice a day) and if so, how are the high numbers causing the skin problem?

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My husband, 36 year old Caucasian, Type 1 diabetes since age 3, contracted malaria while on a business trip to India seven days ago. What complications can we expect from the malaria? Where can I find more information about this malaria infected diabetics?

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What do you mean by anxiety neurosis? What are its symptoms? Do people with diabetes or blood pressure have it? What are the remedies?

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My 14-month-old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes four months ago. He has now developed a large belly. An ultrasound test was performed and the doctor believes it is caused by an enlarged liver. Blood tests indicate the liver is otherwise healthy. Is this a common side effect of diabetes?

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Two years ago, our identical twin sons were diagnosed with renal glycosuria. They are now 5 years old. Sugar is usually present in their urine, but all blood tests have been normal. Recently, our healthy 8 year old daughter was treated for a UTI. White blood cells and protein were present.

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We found out my son has a bicuspid aorta and cardiac hypertrophy. What now? He loves sports, and his regular pediatrician said no anaerobic exercise. Is there any way around this? I struggle a lot just to have him test and bolus, so I haven’t told him about the anaerobic exercise yet.

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My baby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 17 months and developed a squint at the age of two. Is there a link between strabismus that developed six months after diagnosis of type 1 diabetes?

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