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I am a showgirl/entertainer, and I was recently suspended from my job because I had a bad sugar low at work. Now, my boss is saying I’m unable to do my job, even though I do my job better that 80% of the people in my show. Do you have any suggestions?

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My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes seven months ago. Her father and I are divorced, and he has not played an active role in her day to day care. She has not had an overnight visit with him since her diagnosis, but recently, he has talked about when these overnight visits might start up again.

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I’m a teenager with type 1 diabetes. I’m planning to go on a college-visiting trip for a few days. I keep good control and don’t have problems with really low or high sugars usually. Is it necessary to tell collage administrators or others that I have diabetes?

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My oldest daughter is fourteen years old. She does a lot of babysitting for me with her brother. I have recently taught her how to do my son’s shots. I have a lot of family members and friends who think she is too young for this responsibility. Do you think this is putting too much on her at this age?

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I am an 19 male who is a cadet at the United States Coast Guard Academy, I have had type I diabetes less than a year, and currently Coast Guard policy prohibits people with diabetes of any kind from serving in the service. I am deeply committed to fighting the system and am asking for help in building a case to change this policy.

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My seven year old son has type 1 diabetes, and, as he is getting older, I would like to know the problems he will experience when he is at primary school. I’m referring to social problems like making friends. Is my son going to feel isolated? Different? Will he make friends?

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For several months I have been dating a very lovely 47 year old man who has had type 1 diabetes for more than 40 years, is extremely reticent about sex, and has thus far deflected any questions I have posed about this subject. Can you suggest a tactful way to bring up a sensitive subject with regard to diabetes?

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My almost 21 year old daughter, who has type 1 diabetes, is using IV drugs and does not take care of her health. Do you have any information on people with diabetes and drug use?

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My daughter, who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, desperately would like to attend an overnight summer camp with her friends. Can a child with newly diagnosed diabetes successfully attend summer camp?

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I noticed my friend’s the prescription bottle says do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication, but she has been drinking on the weekends. Is this going to cause her any harm? If so what can I tell about the reason is that she should not be drinking?

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