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Unfortunately, I’ve forgotten to give my daughter her insulin shots three times in the last few months. It seems to me that other parents must miss shots sometimes, too. What is your experience on parents forgetting to give shots?

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Why do people always joke on me when I have a sugar attack? It hurts when laugh at me. Why do they do that?

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Is it okay to test blood sugar and to give insulin injections in public places like restaurants, parks, etc., in the United States? I am traveling with my six year old child, who has type 1, and I am used to doing this any place when I have to.

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One of my friends told me that when you drink alcohol you are not supposed to take insulin to lower your blood sugar. Is this true?

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I am a 17 year old male with type 1 diabetes who plays high school football and is very athletic. My most troubling problem is that I have always wanted to be in the military, but people with diabetes are not allowed to be in the military. I write and talk to military personnel quite often, and they all say the same thing. People tell me that this is a strong case of discrimination. Is there any information or advice you can give me on this issue?

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One day, my wife, who has type 1 diabetes, just walked in and told me she does not love me, does not need me, and has no feelings for me. She has left me and is looking for her own place and is not putting any effort in trying to save our marriage. Could her diabetes and depression be the cause of this problem?

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A grandchild has diabetes, and his parents are petrified that I might be a ‘carrier’ of the flu and could potentially cause his death since I am the main care giver of another grandchild who goes to a preschool. This is preventing me from seeing the grandchild, and I and would like to know if the potential for being a ‘carrier’ is a serious risk.

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After using insulin injections for the past 15 years, I have just started pump therapy, and I am getting married in a few months, and I am concerned about what to do with sex. I want information about sex and diabetes, but I was too embarrassed to ask my doctor. Does the pump get in the way?

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My daughter’s A1c was quite high. The doctors said I must be omitting insulin, which is not true. The meter was malfunctioning. How can I convince them that I am doing all in my power to take care of my daughter’s diabetes?

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My nine year old daughter has type 1 diabetes. Neither we nor the hospital are able to get a regular blood sugar count and she always has ketones. So, the specialist at the hospital has involved social workers to find out if she is under a lot of stress at home to see if this is the cause. Is this possible?

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