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A 12 year old with lower back pain?

My 12 year old son has lower back pain and he doesn't play sports. What would cause this?
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My child was diagnosed with diabetes?

My regular doctor diagnosed my son with diabetes, and said we should see someone more specialized. What doctor should I see to treat a child with diabetes?
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My son was diagnosed with thyroid issues?

My 12 year old son was diagnosed with thyroid issues yesterday. What do I do next? Who do I see for this?
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Is a thyroid function test painful?

My teenage daughter was told she needs to have a thyroid function test. Is a thyroid function test painful?
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What can help low blood sugar levels?

I think my 15-year-old daughter has too low blood sugar levels. Would meeting with an endocrinologist help resolve this? What can help low blood sugar levels?
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Can young people be diagnosed with diabetes?

My niece who is 19 is overweight and has always been like that. I'm worried that she's on the path to get diabetes. Can young people be diagnosed with it?
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Can kids be diagnosed with diabetes?

My friend's son is 9 and he is overweight. He's always been bigger than other kids his age. Can kids be diagnosed with diabetes?
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How do Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes differ?

I am a 29 year old male. I want to know the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
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Is it normal to gain weight while on an insulin pump?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes and she just started to be on an insulin pump. She's 14 years old. However, after she started to be on an insulin pump, I noticed that she almost...
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Can type 1 diabetes affect my child's behavior?

My son is 14 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes recently. I've noticed, however, that his behavior has been more aggressive. Is it possible for type 1 diabetes...
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Are there side effects of insulin therapy in children?

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and she is going to be on insulin therapy to maintain her blood sugar. Are there any side effects of insulin therapy that we should...
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Does my son need to be on a special diet for diabetes?

My 14-year-old son was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and it's really been a whirlwind of emotions since his diagnosis. He is starting to manage it with injections. But,...
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Can type 1 diabetes patients take pills instead of insulin injections?

My son has type 1 diabetes and I just don't like watching him have to inject himself with insulin to manage it. I know he has to, but I also want to know if there's any alternatives...
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How often should my kid be exercising with type 1 diabetes?

My son has type 1 diabetes, and I heard exercise can really help him and his insulin sensitivity. How often should he be exercising with type 1 diabetes? He's 13 years old.
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What medicines should diabetics take for fever?

My son is 14 and he has type 1 diabetes. He's had a fever since this morning and I don't really know what he should have to bring it down. Before he was diagnosed, we would use...
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Is frequent urination a symptom of type 1 diabetes?

I noticed that my daughter has been going to the bathroom to pee. Like 4-5 times a day. She's also drinking a lot. Is frequent urination a symptom of type 1 diabetes?
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What's the life expectancy of a child with type 1 diabetes?

My daughter's doctor suggested that type 1 diabetes reduces a child's lifetime. She was diagnosed when she was 10 years old, and now that she's 14, she knows how to manage her...
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Is PCOS serious in kids?

My daughter is only 15 years old and she was diagnosed with PCOS. I never knew that this was a disorder that kids can have, and thought it was mainly adults. Will this cause...
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Will my daughter have type 1 diabetes for the rest of her life?

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 years ago, and it feels like we just had gotten the hang of managing the disease. Will she have diabetes for the rest of her life,...
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Are there side effects of Metformin therapy for children?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes, and her doctor recommended for us to include Metformin therapy in her treatment. We aren't sure though if this is a good idea. Are there risks,...
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