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My friend’s four year old daughter is curious about my diabetes. She keeps asking if I am still taking the medicine? Do you have any advice on getting her to understand it a bit?

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Diagnosed four months ago, my teen son has had protein in his urine. Is it common for children with diabetes to have unrelated kidney disorders?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for 37 years, and recently, I have been experiencing numbness in my hands. I started tracking when this occurred and started noticing that whenever my blood sugar dropped, my hand or hands got numb! Is this a documented symptom of hypoglycemia or something rare/unique?

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In one of your previous responses, you said that in Florida all insulin supplies are available without prescription. I have heard this from several other sources as well. but I need you to verify because none of my local pharmacies will sell needles without proof of diabetes such as insulin or an insulin prescription.

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Is type 1 diabetes inherited dominantly or recessively?

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Why exactly are diabetics prone to infection? Is it safe for someone with type 1 to undergo liposuction?

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I heard that people with diabetes have sugar sticking to the walls of their veins and arteries like cholesterol does. Is this true?

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Although I made mistakes when younger, now I would like to have a career helping others with diabetes. What do I need to do?

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My daughter has type 1. Could she have gotten this defect from her father’s family due to her paternal grandmother’s MS? Is she at greater risk for MS?

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I’m having a colonoscopy tomorrow and am on a clear liquid diet today, including Gatorade. My blood sugar is high, so should I drink water instead? Should I mix the prep with Gatorade or water?

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