Diabetes
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"Stains" on Lower Legs
Asked by B.B. from New York
on April 24, 2012
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My brother in law has what looks like lots of redish/purple stains on his lower legs. He said they were bruises that healed but left a stain on the skin. I have neve...
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- In obese people poor circulation is common. Blood could be pooling there, which cause bruises to heal very slowly. I would give him the nudge to go get checked out.
- One symptom of Type 2 diabetes is bruises that are slow to heal, but it's only one of several symptoms. If he is obese, it would be a good idea to get checked out reg...
- my husband twisted his ankle a few years ago, and the skin in that area is red and almost .... words are escaping me. like little blood spots, if you've ever bruised...
Urine
Asked by S.V. from Danville
on May 11, 2010
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My son went for his 4 year well check up. Got a message his urine was a "little abnormal" and that I needed to come in and get a cup and bring in his first morning pee...
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- I myself would think that he may have some infection in his urine. I wouldn't worry yourself sick over it. If it was something very serious they would have had you tak...
- calm down. four year olds do not get diabetes.. not unless they are four hundred pounds. more then likely the childs urine was/ is a little concentated, very common fo...
- Some things change during the day sometimes for urine, or if it was left sitting before it was tested. I would try your best not to worry, the Doctor does not seem con...
Diabetic 4 Year Old - Insulin Injections vs Insulin Pump
Asked by E.J. from Fresno
on July 7, 2008
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My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes about a year and a half ago. She has been getting her inulin through injections since her diagnosis, her doctor seems to be pu...
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- Hello E., Welcome to the world of diabetes! Our daughter was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 12 and is 25 now. Its not going to be the easiest world for these girls...
- I wish I could have an insulin pump! Ok, this might not be of too much help since I am not 4, nor have I ever had a pump...but I wish I could get one. The pros are: no...
- A good friend of mine has a daughter who has had type 1 diabetes diagnosed at 2 years old. She is now six and still using injections. Her mother wants her to eventua...
Parched
Asked by V.G. from Little Rock
on April 10, 2010
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I am constantly thirsty. And I don't mean a normal kind of thirsty, I mean, I can turn up a can of soda and not stop till it's empty, and go for another one. I thought...
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- Caffeine and sugar both dehydrate your body. You should be drinking, at minimum, double the amount of water as soda. Two liters of soda a day is a lot of soda. Your bo...
- There are 2 types of diabetes and diebetes insipidus is one in which people are thin. Also there can be a problem with the pituatary or the thyroid. You need to see yo...
- just because Diabetes does NOT run in your family, that does not mean that you are immune to getting it, my advice is to go to a doctor and get checked out, and soda i...
Need Pediatrician and Pediatric Endocrinologist
Asked by A.L. from Tulsa
on July 4, 2008
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We are moving to the Tulsa area in a few weeks and have a daughter with Type 1 Diabetes. Does anyone have any good recommendations for a good pediatrician and also a ...
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- I would check with your insuarance to see if you can see anyone at the warren clinic. I am a Type 2 a and my Dr is Colin Marouk. He had me go to a teacher who let a cl...
- We go to Birth and Beyond Pediatrics and see Dr. Alka Sood. We love her. The other doctors in the office are Dr. Sanjiv Sood (Dr. Alka's husband), Dr. Jones (a woman) ...
- First of all - welcome to Tulsa! I also use Pediatric & Adloscent Care ###-###-####). They have a wonderful group of doctors. My children have gotten old enough...
Help with Sugar Addition
Asked by A.R. from Colorado Springs
on October 27, 2009
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I have an addition to sugar, I dont constantly eat it, but I know I eat to much of it. I need to kick this habit. My dad had type 2 diabetes and it has turned into typ...
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- I know this problem all too well. I've removed all pre-prepared sugar snacks from my house. I keep sweetened dried fruit around for the kids and keep it in a place t...
- Hi A., I have the same and I am seeing a wonderful nautropathic christian doctor. Is it possible you have a yeast infection, that will feed on sugar and you'll have...
- As with any addiction, you have to realize that you're the only one that's going to change it. It starts with admitting you have a problem - so Kudos to you, it seems...
School Reassignment
Asked by M.N. from Raleigh
on May 24, 2009
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Wake Co. has recently redrawn the school district lines (again) and our traditional base school will change to a year round school.
My 6 year daughter was diagnos...
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- I haven't read the other comments, as a parent I can understand that you want consistency with your child's education - especially since your child has health concerns...
- M., I went throught this transfer problem 2 years ago in Rowan County. Are they redrawing the district lines because they built a new school? If so, I would suffi...
- I think a home school will help if you can do it then a teacher can come and teach this child at home I did this when I had surgery and a teacher would come to my ho...
4-Year-old Just Diagnosed W/diabetes
Asked by V.R. from Los Angeles
on June 22, 2010
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We just found out our 4-year-old has diabetes. Feels like getting hit by a train. She is doing better now, seems to be back to her old self. She takes insulin four ...
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- Dear V., I'm so sorry your daughter has been diagnosed with diabetes. It is a difficult thing to learn to live with to be sure. We have friends who have their older c...
- Hi V., I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's diagnosis. My 26 year old brother has had Type I diabetes since he was eight. It was rough for the whole family, ...
- The device Tonya is talking about is a insulin pump. I'd wait to use a pump until you know more about your daughter's metabolic needs. The pump that leads the mar...
PCOS Advice
Asked by S.B. from Muncie
on November 17, 2008
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Has anyone found any big dietary changes that has affected their PCOS symptoms? Any good books or advice? Definitely have trouble with fertility, acne, weight gain, ...
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- Not sure if you are overweight but if that is the case, then the issues with PCOS can be exacerbated greatly. Adopting a healthy nutrition and exercise plan can help ...
- Basically, what everyone else is saying: Low carb/high protein diet. Limit your sugars (as they turn into carbs). My doctor suggested that I follow the Atkins plan and...
- S., I now of many people that have great success by changing their diet and adding natural nutritional supplements. A friend of mine has been working with women for ...
My 9 Year Old Bladder Issue
Asked by D.P. from Los Angeles
on April 10, 2012
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Have any of you ever heard of this. My 9 year old is randomly dripping in her pants. She is very frustrated with it. It is not when she has to go. A lot of times i...
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- Had the same problem with my son last year when he was 7. He was so embarrassed and upset. His undies would be leaked on even though he went and made sure to empty h...
- I would definently take her to a urologist she's too young to be having issues like that. She may have problems emptying her bladder. I have had that problem but don...
- I would have already had her to a pediatric Urologist. What if she has some deformity that could have been fixed years ago and she would never have had to have drippin...
