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Question from Santa Cruz, California, USA:

I am fairly sure that my 15 year old son has a form of Mauriac Syndrome, but he has now had good control (hemoglobin A1c of 7-8%) for about fifteen months. How reversible is it with good control? Are there any studies that show the general rate of improvement? Are there any kids who do not improve?

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Mauriac Syndrome is so rare now that I’m not sure I have had a case recently. Nevertheless, as I understand, the conventional wisdom is when the diabetes control returns things get better. Be sure, if it isn’t that someone has looked for other illnesses, maybe even celiac disease.

[Editor’s comment: Also, if the thyroid gland’s function hasn’t been checked recently, testing for hypothyroidism should be done.

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August 29, 2002

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Question from Santa Cruz, California, USA:

I am fairly sure that my 15 year old son has a form of Mauriac Syndrome, but he has now had good control (hemoglobin A1c of 7-8%) for about fifteen months. How reversible is it with good control? Are there any studies that show the general rate of improvement? Are there any kids who do not improve?

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August 29, 2002

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Question from Santa Cruz, California, USA:

I am fairly sure that my 15 year old son has a form of Mauriac Syndrome, but he has now had good control (hemoglobin A1c of 7-8%) for about fifteen months. How reversible is it with good control? Are there any studies that show the general rate of improvement? Are there any kids who do not improve?

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