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My son, diagnosed with type 1 in June 2004, broke his leg. Will he have a longer healing time than a non-diabetic? Is he more susceptible to having this injury occur again? Might he have any special complications because of his diabetes?

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I am 71 years old and I take Humalog and Lantus. I have frequent nocturia followed by paresthesias. What could be causing this?

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Can people who have diabetes wear contact lenses?

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In a year long coma, my son developed diabetes. His blood sugars have remained elevated since the doctors decreased his desmopressin. If they decrease his feedings and increase his desmopression, won’t it help lower his blood sugars?

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I have been experiencing fluctuating vision in my left eye for a month. Could it be caused by pre-diabetes?

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From ages five to nine, my son was bigger and taller than his peers. Now, he is shorter. Could it be related to his diabetes?

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I am caring for a two week infant who is HIV exposed with neonatal diabetes. Glycemic control is poor. Why?

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With a total cholesterol of 135, my son was given a prescription for lovastatin. How common is it for a teenager to be on cholesterol medication? What is a normal cholesterol level for a teenager with or without type 1 diabetes?

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Is there any information on panic disorders being linked to type 1? Will my blood sugars be affected by Paxil or Xanax?

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I read on a JDRF web site that insulin “is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications…” Is this true?

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