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I have had a bladder infection for four and a half months, and when I had insurance, the doctor gave me all kinds of prescriptions, but nothing is working. All the medicine is gone, and I hurt so bad. Now the specialists won’t even talk to me without insurance. I am trying to keep my blood sugar under control without help. Is there any way of curing this problem at home?

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In addition to diabetes, our seven year son has a complex partial seizure disorder that qualifies him as a California Regional Center client. Do the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 apply to services provided by the California Regional Centers?

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I am working with an 18 year old, living in a group home, who has had type 1 diabetes for several years. I am looking for a support group for youths around her age in the area and have found some difficulty. Is there a specific web site that addresses local support groups?

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My 11 year old daughter has been on a pump and is doing extremely well. To make life just that little bit easier, especially when we have to change her basal regimen, I would love to have access to a GlucoWatch or the CGMS, but as far as I know neither of these devices are available in Australia. Are you able to give me contact details for Cygnus and/or for MiniMed?

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We cannot afford the co-pay for the hospitals involved, the ambulance, and the two-day stay at a pediatric hospital. We have insurance so do not qualify for Medicaid, and due to the cost of his daily medical needs, we are being turned over to collection Is there a organization that will help with the medical bills that were acquired at the time of diagnosis?

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Our five year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes five months ago. While we are getting used to dealing with this, my concern is that, in New Zealand, she is under a paediatrician, not an endocrinologist. What are your thoughts on how up to date New Zealand is in care of children with diabetes?

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I am 34 years old, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two and a half years ago, and I have been to all four endocrinologists in my area. I am currently seeing a general practitioner who came highly recommended and is doing a good job with my thyroid, but I desperately need someone to help me with diabetes control.

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I am a single father trying to find a child care provider that will help me with me my son who is 6 years old. Do you know of any nurse’s referal or other programs that will help me to solve this problem?

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I’m looking for a free glucose meter. If you know were I can get one, let me know.

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There is no way I can work leaving my 20 month old daughter at a daycare. She would not have the proper care or attention she needs. I tried to get Supplemental Security Income, but was denied. What do I do?

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