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Our 11 year old son has had type 1 diabetes for about three years, and, in very short time, we intend to move to Canada. In Germany, our son gets full support from our sickness insurance fund for his diabetes supplies? Will he get a support similar to Germany? What do we have to take into consideration?

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My six year old little girl, who has had type 1 diabetes since age one, is followed by an adult endocrinologist who seems to be against the pump but will not tell us why. Should we change doctors if he is not up to speed with pumping? Should she be seeing a pediatric doctor?

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We are a British family about to move to Georgia. Our 13 year old son has diabetes. I have no idea how to go about finding a good endocrinologist and diabetes team to take care of him because the US system of healthcare will be totally new to us!

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I have heard there was a website where, if you type in a recipe, will provide the total carbohydrate per serving. My husband and I like to cook from scratch so this would be very helpful to us and my daughter who has diabetes.

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My friend has had diabetes for 26 years. She had a stomach by-pass 5 years ago and now suffers from short bowel syndrome with only 5′ remaining of her small intestine. This has resulted in a difficult management in her sugar levels. She has requested Social Security assistance, but was rejected. Where can she find free legal help to get some assistance?

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My daughter and I would like to raise money to begin a diabetes summer camp for children with type 1 diabetes in our area and also have Holiday Eating Awareness Days (HEAD). I need help in finding federal and/ or state funding to do these things.

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I am supposed to check my blood sugar twice a day, but I can’t afford the strips. Is there any help out there?

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My 46 year old sister, who has type 1 diabetes with many complications is bedfast, no longer having the strength to reposition herself in her bed. My family and I are desperate to find some facility which can provide the necessary care needed for our sister and daughter. Is there such a facility for people with diabetes that is covered by Medicare and/or Medicaid?

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I have spells during which I feel lightheaded, sweaty, and all shaky. Does this sound like diabetes or hypoglycemia?

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My wife who has type 2 diabetes and proliferative diabetic retinopathy has had laser surgery and vitrectomies in both eyes. She has been on medical leave from her job, but that is about to expire. How long should it take for her vision to return? When her medical leave expires, will she be eligible for any kind of disability until her vision does return?

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