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onabettergame
Hi everyone! My partner has type 1 diabetes, he's had it for 13 years now. He has a abscess in his mouth that has been there for 4 years, it keeps busting and draining. But for the last three years he has been ill with diarreah and stomach cramps, do you think there is a connection?
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merly66
Totally agree with WaveRider. He needs to see a specialist now!
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WaveRider
Yes, there is a connection as diabetes can slow down your body's ability to fight infection. That mouth infection sounds like it has moved into his intestinal tract. He needs to see a doctor or you take him to a hospital now. The clock is ticking...
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