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Are celiac diseases common in type-1 diabetic patients?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is a 6-year-old and is a type-1 diabetic. Her sugars are normal. HbA1c is 6.4%. We had her last celiac disease test nine months which was negative. But for the last three to four days, she is complaining of stomach pain, and I feel like she has some gas issues. I gave her a ta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. It is well known that children with type-1 diabetes have an additional risk of developing other autoimmune illnesses like celiac disease, autoimmune thyroiditis. The incidence of celiac disease is about ... Read Full »
Am I type 1 or type 2 diabetic? How can I treat my hypoglycemia too?
Query: Hello doctor, My doctor whom I had been visiting discontinued her practice. I found a new doctor with whom I am having problems. The doctor diagnosed me with diabetes 24 years ago when I was 39. I was tried on a couple of different types and dosages of pills, but I cannot remember the names and was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you indeed have type 1 diabetes. Regarding your hypoglycemia, I would suggest that you decrease the dose of NovoLog (insulin aspart injection) by two units in the morning and night. Your kidney ... Read Full »
Why did my husband have five episodes of hypoglycemia today?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband has type 1 diabetes. He has had no Insulin today but has had five hypos today, and his sugar levels are dropping again. He had his regular food all day, drank juice and cans of coke. He has not done anything different to any other day and also has not been stressed either. He ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. How long has he had diabetes? 2. When you say hypo, what were his sugars? 3. What is the dose of insulin that he is taking? Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My brother was admitted to the ICU and later discharged after three days. I need a second opinion and diagnosis and future dietary restrictions. I have attached the reports for your reference. Please note that he has type 1 diabetes. Kindly give me your suggestions on his reports. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query regarding your brother who suffered from acute pancreatitis. Also, I read the doctor's notes saying he has type 2 diabetes (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Acute pancreatitis is often caused by gallstones or drinking t... Read Full »
If both the parents have type 1 diabetes will their child have it too?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife and I have type 1 diabetes. I have had it for the past few years; my wife was diagnosed with type 1 last year. My question is since both of us have diabetes, can it affect our baby? My wife is five months pregnant. I am worried about the little one. How can I prevent complications... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If both parents have type 1 diabetes, the child will likely develop it. It is a genetic factor. However, if the child is taught to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle and healthy diet habits, then the child may not get affected by it. Thank you. Read Full »
How does diabetes affect the baby during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, My sister is 21 years old with type 1 diabetes. When she was 35 weeks pregnant, she had a cesarean section delivery. The baby's heartbeat stopped and they could not get it started. The doctors are blaming it to be due to diabetes. They said that the baby's blood acid was 25, which is five... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Diabetes is a big problem and so, the pregnancy during diabetes is labeled as high risk pregnancy. It is very uncertain to know what side effect might occur. However, the side effects can vary from person to person. It is very d... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,Can a girl with no family history of diabetes marry a boy having a family history of type 1 diabetes? What will be the effect on babies? Are there any repercussions?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. A child with parents who have diabetes will not always have diabetes. However, theoretically, if the father has type 1 diabetes, the chances of a child being born with the same condition are around 8 %, which is... Read Full »
What is the treatment for my 4-year-old diabetic son with high lipid panel?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 4 years old and he has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes one year ago. He has a high lipid panel. Comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, T4 free, and thyroid have been done. Reports have been attached herewith. His A1C is 7.2. He uses Omnipod and Dexcom. He uses NovoL... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not something that one should be worried about. Triglycerides are high when the sugars are high and when sugars settle, the triglycerides also settle. Do not panic. Blood urea nitrogen is just above and it is not significant. Read Full »
Please explain how the best Insulin treatment is selected for a diabetic patient.
Query: Hi doctor, I have few questions which I would like to ask a professional. As I am not able to find the answers by myself, I would love to hear from a practicing professional. How is the best Insulin treatment (syringe, pen, pump and pod) selected for a type 1 diabetes patient? Generally, how long ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rather than the best way, we consider more convenient and economical ways for the patient. The best is always an Insulin pump, but it is costly and requires continued patient education. Injecting Insulin into the same site will cause damage to the fat tissue which resu... Read Full »
My fingers are numb and my feet have a burning sensation. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old male. A week ago my thumb became numb below the fingernail. It was numb for two days and this went away. Now my left middle finger and the ring finger are numb and my right thumb feels sore. I also have a burning sensation in the feet, sometimes it feels like there i... Read Full »
Dr. M. A. Toyeb, Nazma Parveen
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your question and I would like to tell you thaturopathyperipheral necan happen in a patient with diabetes which does present in the form of burning sensation in the feet and neuropathic pain. At your age, type 1 diabetes that is insulin-dependent... Read Full »