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Other Medications

Our son, who is on the insulin pump and has very good control, is also on Concerta for ADD and growth hormone. We all expected a bit more growth than this and have heard many opinions on the effects of Concerta on growth. How much does the Concerta take away from the growth hormone — are the two fighting each other?

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I have never met a person with type 1 diabetes who was not allergic to penicillin. How come I never see research on this?

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I have type 2 and my doctor wants me to take lisinopril. I have read that this drug has a lot of bad side effects. Do the positives outweigh the negatives?

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For me, nicotine replacement causes faster absorption of my bolus insulin. Is nicotine replacement dangerous for a diabetic? How much is too much if absolutely necessary for one’s smoking cessation success?

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Twice, my young daughter has experienced low blood sugars while taking a sulfa drug. Our team at the Barbara Davis Center does not know why. Do you have any insight as to why this is happening?

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My child was taking Seroquel when he was diagnosed with type 1. Can Seroquel cause diabetes or its symptoms? What about Strattera or Metadate, which my son also takes?

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The doctor wants my teen daughter to go on Yaz to help regulate her menstrual cycles and reduce their accompanying pain. What are it’s vascular side effects?

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How does the drug Toradol affect the kidneys more in diabetics than nondiabetics? For me, it is a wonder drug for my frequent kidney stones, but my doctor won’t prescribe it in a effort to protect my kidneys.

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Last week, my daughter’s microalbumin level was very elevated after about three years on lisinopril. What do I need to ask the nephrologist about at her upcoming visit?

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My 47 year old husband has had type 1 diabetes for 30 years. He has been hooked on Neosynephrine for several years and can no longer breathe through his nose. Are there any safe, long-term alternatives for people with diabetes who have chronic sinus/nasal conditions?

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