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We are relocating, and I am in need of a good hospital and pediatric endocrinologist to take over the care of my daughter.

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What resources are available to help with costly diabetes supplies?

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I work for a diabetes center and am trying to find publications, books, booklets, brochures, etc., geared toward children who have parents with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2. There is a wealth of information for parents with children who have diabetes, but not for kids who need to adjust their lives to accommodate their parents’ health needs. Can you offer any suggestions?

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A company in our community awards scholarships to students who have overcome adversities. Do you know of any other sources for college scholarships that might be available to these students or students with diabetes?

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Do you know of any programs for Palm Pilots specifically for carb counting? It would greatly help my 12 year old son and us with carb counting (instead of lugging around a bunch of books). If there are any, please tell me how to locate them.

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I have heard about service dogs being used to alert people diabetes prone to nighttime or waking hypoglycaemia. Where can I find out more about this?

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I am trying to find a way to start training for a marathon. I am feeling over whelmed with all of the conflicting information that is out there so I have also turned to the holistic world for some help with my disease. Can you recommend a clinic or educational program that will tailor to my needs as a young adult with diabetes?

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I am a 62 year old male with type 2 diabetes who is on Social Security and has no health insurance. Is there any organization that can help with the cost of my supplies?

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I just found out that my cousin has diabetes, and his mother along with five of his six siblings have had it for several years. All use insulin except one who uses oral medication. I suspect that many people with diabetes in one family is highly unusual. Is there any type of grant or research service for this type of thing?

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My 21 year old son has been hospitalized three times for DKA and has also been taken to the emergency room five times for low blood sugar, but he contends that he does not need counseling. Are there any support groups for adults in our area?

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