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I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and I’m taking sustained release niacin because of high cholesterol. Should I be concerned about taking this with the new diabetes diagnosis?

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Since I have been taking penicillin for bronchitis-related problems, I have been having nearly constant insulin reactions requiring a 50% decrease in my insulin. Is it possible for penicillin to cause blood sugar problems in someone with type 1 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 daughter is 13 years old and has suffered from a medical condition called Fanconi’s Anaemia (FA) for about six years. She takes steroids to control FA, namely oxymetholone and prednisolone. Will the high sugar levels fall once we reduce the amount of steroids she is taking?

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My daughter, who has type 1 diabetes, takes Paxil. We have just increased her dosage, and there seems to be a corresponding increase in her blood sugar readings. Is it possible that Paxil could contribute to this?

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My son received the first of three hepatitis injections at school today. Most of the people we have talked to agree a child with diabetes should receive the injections, but a couple of people say they should not. If a child with diabetes should not be getting the injections, would there not be a warning from the Department of Health? What is your opinion on this?

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I have been told by the head of our county’s clinical services, that glucagon is not a safe drug and that it is better for a child to seizure than administer it, and that only a licensed person could ever administer glucagon even if training was supplied by a Certified Diabetes Educator. This would also include parents.

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I am a middle-aged male whohas type 2 diabetes treated with low dose Glucophage, diet, and exercise. Part of my exercise regimen is weight lifting and body building. Can anabolic steroids be used under supervision? What are the primary health concerns with their use?

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My doctor put me on an ACE inhibitor. I have asked why but have not received any answers. I do not have high blood pressure. Is there something this medication is used for other than blood pressure?

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On a recent airplane trip, my friend, who has type 1 diabetes, became very ill (nausea,headaches, and disorientation). Could this be caused by the airplane ride? If so what remedies might you suggest? Is Dramamine acceptable?

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