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This week, my 13 year old son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four months ago, started to experience atypical heart rhythms. Are beta blockers safe for long term use in people with diabetes? Can heart problems occur from insulin or from diabetes this soon after onset?

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Can anti-seizure medicine prevent a hypoglycemia-caused seizure, or change the sensitivity to hypo seizures in a person with diabetes? Does anyone put a child with diabetes on anti-seizure medications to prevent hypo seizures?

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Do antidepressants affect glucose control? Do they cause someone to change their insulin dose?

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Is Synthroid the only treatment for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?

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I’m on low dose steroids for an ACTH deficiency and they have a clear impact on my blood sugar control. If I don’t take the steroids, I need much less insulin. Is is possible that even a low dose of steroids can lead to increased insulin needs? Am I at risk for a recurrence of the autoimmune hypophysitis I had last year?

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I am concerned about my recent forgetfulness. Could the lows I had when younger be causing this? Is this common in others with long term diabetes?

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Is it possible to infuse magnesium sulfate (in solution) subcutaneously via insulin pump and would it work in a consistent manner?

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Is there any pain medication that I could take for kidney stones that is not a narcotic?

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I will be on steroids for at least six months due to pertussis. My A1c has always been under 7.1 and I am wondering about the effects of the steroids. Will I be more prone to DKA?

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I read that current research is now showing the possible importance of C-peptide in preventing long term damage to other organs in the body. Is this the case? Is it possible right now to get C-peptide that can be combined with my daughter’s insulin?

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