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Our endocrinologist told us that due to the required use of steroids in asthma, our daughter’s diabetes management will be more complicated. Can you please explain further? What, if any, is the relationship between diabetes and asthma?

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My sixteen year old son has diabetes and PKU, therefore his diet is very difficult. His blood sugar levels are up and down with no certain trend. I would appreciate any information from anyone with these two diseases.

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I have a 5 year old with type 1. Every so often, she will tell me her heart is beeping. When I feel her chest her heart is just pounding. Is this associated with diabetes or is it something else?

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My four year old daughter was diagnosed two years ago. She recently had a positive TB test and is medication. She had an A1c of 9.1% Do you think they have anything to do with each other? If not, do you have any suggestions on what we can do to help get her in better control?

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My four year old son, who has type 1 diabetes diagnosed six months ago, complained of stomach pains, so his doctor ran some tests which I understand could mean celiac disease. I have already looked up several celiac disease websites, but I am confused by my son’s results. Could it be something else?

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My sister has diabetes, and I am worried she may have an eating disorder. I am thinking about approaching her, but I wanted to have some facts when I do so. Are the long-term complications of a person with an eating disorder any different for people with diabetes?

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My friend has type 2 diabetes and recently finished a six week course of therapy for a fungal infection in her sinuses. How can I get more information on this disease?

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My 13 year old son, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four months ago, weighed 74 pounds at diagnosis and gained 17 pounds in five weeks. His blood sugars have been in the normal range, and his A1c is 6.7%, but he has experienced light to heavy swelling in both legs and feet. Kidney, liver, and heart tests are normal. Is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) a possibility?

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I have congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and I seem to be suffering from arthritis. Is there any link?

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My six year old has had several severe reactions even though his blood sugar level appears to be okay. Are these reactions normal in children with diabetes? What is the best way to deal with them?

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