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  1. I have diarrhea, which my doctor thinks is related to my metformin. She has suggested Januvia along with my insulin. I am not comfortable with this. What do you suggest? (16 Jun 2008)
  2. Can diabetic patients get silent or sudden heart and other serious problems to which body defense mechanisms may not work? If so, how? (13 Jun 2008)
  3. When he had badly swollen lips, I took my teen son to the Emergency Room. They suspect an NSAID allergy. Do you have any insights? (13 Jun 2008)
  4. My son has had two glucose tests; results were normal both times. Then, why does my son have symptoms? Is there anything we should do? (7 Jun 2008)
  5. My niece has been complaining of tingling from her waist down. Should she be tested for a partial trisomy since there are genetic issues in our family? (11 May 2008)
  6. My son was diagnosed with type 1 at four, double diabetes at eight, and now, a neurogenic bladder. Could the latter have been caused by his diabetes? (10 May 2008)
  7. How does morphea affect insulin absorption? (20 Apr 2008)
  8. Tests have revealed that my daughter has an ectopic pancreas that is causing pain, illness, and erratic blood sugars. What do you know about ectopic pancreas? (7 Apr 2008)
  9. My niece, who has cystic fibrosis, has been diagnosed with diabetes. Her parents have heard only bad things about blindness or death. How can I ensure them that things will not be so bad? (24 Mar 2008)
  10. My daughter has Down Syndrome and type 1. For months, she has had hip, leg and knee pain. Could she be developing arthritis? Is this common with diabetes? (13 Mar 2008)
  11. I have Hashimoto's disease and Raynaud's disease runs in my family. After 13 months with type 1, I have the beginnings of neuropathy. Is this related to my diabetes or something else? (10 Mar 2008)
  12. I have diarrhea and have problems with anti-diarrheal medications. Can my metformin and Actos cause further damage? What kind of doctor should I see? (25 Feb 2008)
  13. My daughter takes R and NPH twice a day. Should she be on a regimen of four daily doses or an insulin pump? What are the combined effects of her diabetes and her thalassemia? (18 Feb 2008)
  14. My daughter also has Down Syndrome. Could her metabolic rate be affecting the efficacy of the insulin? Should she be examined on a different "level" because of the Down Syndrome? (18 Feb 2008)
  15. My adult daughter has a mass in the tail of her pancreas that will be removed surgically next month. How will her digestive enzymes be affected? Will the endocrine portion also be affected? (12 Feb 2008)
  16. My daughter, who's had type 1 for four years, has elevated blood pressure. Is this related to her blood sugars? (6 Feb 2008)
  17. My toddler has pancreatic insufficiency. I check his blood sugars when he seems to be drinking frequently and have found some slightly elevated readings. Should I take him to a pediatric endocrinologist? (20 Dec 2007)
  18. Diagnosed with mononucleosis, my teen son's blood sugars are not that elevated. Should we still check for ketones? (13 Dec 2007)
  19. My daughter has type 1, diabetes insipidus, and epilepsy. Do you think she may have Wolfram Syndrome? What kind of future should I expect for her? (2 Dec 2007)
  20. My younger son has both type 1 and diabetes insipidus. Have you seen children with both? (2 Dec 2007)

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