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In May, my young adult son lost his vision for about five minutes. He was told to have an esophageal echocardiogram. Is there a less invasive procedure? What could have caused the bright spot seen on his aorta?

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When we check our toddler’s urine for glucose, it is often 3+ or 4+, with blood sugars in the 100 mg/dl [5.6 mmol/L] to 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] range. Is this okay or not?

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Will you please tell me about the pathophysiology behind getting unstable diabetes? Is it also common in type 2 diabetics?

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Since the recent end of her honeymoon, my teen has been experiencing blurry vision as a side effect of higher blood sugars. How long will this last? What can I do to help her vision so she can return to school?

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Now that she is 11, might our daughter be ready for sleepovers at friends’ houses? She is pretty responsible about her diabetes, but sometimes has lapses in judgment.

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Is there any reason my son, who has type 1, should not get LASIK surgery? Could it work against him in the future?

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Is there a protocol for an insulin pump user to follow after using glucagon to work sugars back down prudently without causing another low sugar?

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Despite my best efforts, my teen son’s pediatric endocrinologist feels we are not doing enough to prevent highs and lows. My son wears a pump and a CGM. Would an adult endocrinologist be a possible solution?

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At diagnosis, eight months ago, my daughter’s uric acid level was 175. It is now elevated, 517. What should we do?

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My college aged son has developed several cysts and A1c has gone up over 8. Is there a relationship between the cysts and his higher A1c? Are the cysts a sign of infection or cancer? Are they anything urgent?

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