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What Causes Muscle Atrophy In A Child?
my son is experiencing muscle wasting which the doctors say is due to his lack of ability to process protein He is diabetic and they are having trouble controlling his blood sugars he runs around the 400s most of the time. What does this mean and is it critical or fatal?
Wed, 26 Jun 2019
Hi,
Your child is having Diabetes Type I and must be on Insulin. Diabetic amyotrophy is a complication of uncontrolled diabetes. Improved glycemic control should be aggressively pursued.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
Your child is having Diabetes Type I and must be on Insulin. Diabetic amyotrophy is a complication of uncontrolled diabetes. Improved glycemic control should be aggressively pursued.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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