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Surgery

My son, just changed to Lantus with Humalog bolus injections for meals last week, and we have not yet regulated his blood sugar levels. His orthodontist wants him to have his wisdom teeth removed soon because he feels they are becoming impacted, and I would like to have this done by an oral surgeon. I have several questions.

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My son-in-law’s mother is in the hospital and they have performed several amputations on her leg and want to do more, due to her diabetes. Is this “piece-at-a-time” method of surgery a normal treatment? Why couldn’t they take off a significant portion so they wouldn’t have to do several consecutive surgeries?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for 19 years, and I want to undergo liposuction so that I can wear sleeveless shirts without being self-conscious of the uneven lumpy appearance of my arms. I am trying to gather information liposuction in people with type 1 diabetes to help alleviate the build up of scar tissue over the years.

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My six year old son who has had type 1 diabetes for just over three years is going to have to be circumcised at the end of the month. I am very nervous because he will have to be put to sleep but I think it will be day surgery only. He has a pre-admission appointment next week. I was just wondering what questions I should ask them to make sure they are planning on treating him correctly.

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I am a 46 year old female who has type 2 diabetes, and while I have lost 20 pounds, the fat around my middle is stubborn. I have questions about the benefits of liposuction and/or stomach stapling.

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I will be taking care of my neighbor’s 30 year old daughter who has Down syndrome and takes insulin after her four wisdom teeth are removed. None of the doctors will do this in the hospital so she will be cared for at home. Do you have any suggestions for diet during the first 48 hours after surgery?.

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