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Other Illnesses

Just diagnosed with type 1, my daughter has noticed a few dark spots on her torso. Could they be an indication of Addison’s disease? Is she at increased risk for this because she has diabetes?

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My daughter has a history of immune dysreguation. She was diagnosed with ketotic hypoglycemia and put on a diet to regulate her blood sugars. She is to have more tests soon. Are we overlooking anything?

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Recently diagnosed with type 1, my daughter also has Down Syndrome. Could her metabolic rate be affecting the efficacy of the insulin? Should she be examined on a different “level” because of the Down Syndrome?

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My son was diagnosed with type 1 at four, double diabetes at eight, and now, a neurogenic bladder. Could the latter have been caused by his diabetes? Is this common in children with diabetes?

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My eight-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with hyperinsulinism and prescribed metformin. Should I seek another opinion? Could there be another underlying issue? Might she have PCOS?

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Recently diagnosed, my son has had headaches, nausea, stomach pain, blurred vision, and dizzy spells, with negative ketones. The endocrinologist and pediatrician say it is just his body adjusting to his treatment plan. What do you think this could be?

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In addition to diabetes and celiac, my son has an allergy to peanuts and three antibiotics. Despite vaccinations, he has not developed immunity. Have you heard of this before? I am planning to discuss this with an immunologist.

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Our 10 year old daughter, who has had diabetes for 3 1/2 years, was tested for celiac disease due to some stomachaches she was having. The results were negative. Does this mean she will never develop celiac?

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Our 6 year old daughter has Type 1 diabetes. She was diagnosed with it at 2 years of age. She has recently had problems with asthma. What is the relationship between diabetes and asthma?

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My 7 year old son has had diabetes for 2 years. He has had 2 episodes of tachycardia (heart rate today was 230) which self resolved. His blood sugar was 45. The ER doctor and his pediatrician think it may be due to low blood sugar, or rapidly falling sugar. Is this common?

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