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What is the life expectancy of a person with type 1 diabetes? We are concerned because we are in South Africa where care isn’t as available as it is elsewhere.

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How do ketones affect the muscles in your stomach?

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I have had two operations for retinopathy, the last in October 2003. I would like to go SCUBA diving, but my eye surgeon has recommended I go no deeper than 30 feet. What are the risks if I dive deeper?

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I have high triglycerides and am obese. If I lose weight, will I be able to discontinue my triglycerides medication?

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I have type 2 diabetes treated with Glucophage, and I have noticed that my urine is very strong smelling. Could this be associated with having diabetes?

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My cat has been diagnosed with diabetes one year after my daughter’s diagnosis. Could there be a factor in the environment contributing to the development of diabetes?

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Two years ago and then yesterday, my son fainted. The pediatrician said not to worry and did not order any tests. With diabetes in my husband’s family, should we be concerned?

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What are Polyols? Where can we get more information about them? Do they affect blood sugars sooner or later?

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In a random glucose test, my daughter’s blood sugar was 111 mg/dl [6.1 mmol/L]. She had epileptic seizures beginning at age 3, but none for two years. Were they related to her glucose level?

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I have been having blurry vision starting after breakfast since my diagnosis with type 2 one and a half years ago. Four ophthalmologists have been unable to help. What could be causing the blurriness?

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