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I’m 20 years old, I’ve had type 1 diabetes for four years, and here it is very hard to have good treatment. There is here is no special food for people with diabetes, and we have very big problems with insulin because people have no money to buy it. Is there any foundation or program in the USA which could help me to go to America and have a treatment and consultation?

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We just found out that my 18 month old granddaughter has diabetes, and it is necessary now for the mother to stay home and care for the baby. Will this child be able to draw disability income or some type of income?

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Are there are any government agencies that help with college tuition for college for persons with type 1 diabetes?

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I am a 45 year old female who has type 2 diabetes, and I was just diagnosed with gastroparesis. For six months, I had a lot of nausea and some vomiting. My levels have been 100-200 mg/dl [5.6-11.1 mmol/L] when this kicked up again. Can this still flare up when levels are okay?

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My nine year old son was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and while my insurance will pay for the strips, it does not for the meter. Can you tell me where I can get a free One Touch Ultra meter?

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I am 28 years old, was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago, and I am on multiple insulin injections. However, I still have frequent high blood sugars and hypos. I am thinking of an insulin pump, but it is not available in my area. Any advice?

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My niece, who has type 1 diabetes is starting college next month and plans to study to be a dietitian. I am searching for any scholarship money that might be available.

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My father is on a state insurance plan and has not received any classes on how to manage his type 1 diabetes. He also has another interesting problem which complicates managing his diabetes. He cannot digest any food because his pancreas does not work at all. Do you know of any websites that would help to explain my father’s condition?

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My 12 year old son, who has had Down’s Syndrome since birth, was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Is this rare? What other health risks are there with the combination of the two? I imagine he will never be able to give his own insulin. Is there any added financial help or care we can receive?

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I was diagnosed six years ago at the age of 16, have never had good control, and my mom mentioned something the other day about a rehabilitation program. I was wondering if they existed, and if so, am interested in all the information you could possibly give me!

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