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Joslin Diabetes Center experts answer commonly asked questions about diabetes monitoring, treatment, self-care, meal planning, and more.
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- How do I know when I should see a diabetes specialist instead of or in addition to my primary care physician?
- I'm a 60-year-old woman, and I've had type 1 diabetes for 36 years. My question is rather personal: I love my husband, but find that lately I've been avoiding having intimate relations because, frankly, it's uncomfortable and sometimes painful. I want us to continue having a healthy sexual relationship. Is this problem caused by my diabetes?
- I'm a male who's had type 1 diabetes for 15 years. Lately, I've been getting up four or five times at night to urinate. Since I'm half-asleep, I never think to check my blood glucose. I'm worried about complications, though. Is this a sign of diabetic kidney disease?
- I'm scared of the complications associated with diabetes, but I'm frustrated by all the things I need to do to take care of myself. Where do I begin?
- I've had painful neuropathy in my feet for the past six years. I've heard that a supplement called alpha-lipoic acid might help. Please advise.
- I've heard that people with diabetes shouldn't wear sandals or go barefoot. My feet are healthy, and I check them every day for cuts or redness. I live in the Southwest, where it's pretty hot most of the year. Do I really have to not wear sandals?
- My blood glucose seems to be higher than usual right before I get my period. I'm not eating more than usual-although I do get chocolate cravings at that time of the month. Is this normal? Do other women experience this?
- My husband constantly tells me what to do for my diabetes. I know he means well, but he's not being helpful. What can I do?
- What exactly does a diabetes educator do? Can seeing one help me even if I've been living with type 1 diabetes a long time?
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