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Other Illnesses

My son was diagnosed with type 1 shortly after his last PAFPA episode. Is there any relationship between PAFPA and the diagnosis of type 1?

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Since I have type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and adrenal insufficiency, could I have PAS-II (Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome Type 2 (PAS-2))?

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Is there a link between diabetes and epilepsy? My son, who has type 1, has been diagnosed with epilepsy, too. How hard will it be to handle both?

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My daughter has just been diagnosed with Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome type II. What are the complications/prognosis? Where on the east coast can we find an endocrinologist? We feel our current practice is too small.

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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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