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My teenager has consistently high blood sugars and a history of extremely high A1c results (up to 14.9%). What are my daughter’s chances for obtaining a learner’s permit and eventually a driver’s license numbers that high. The medical review board at the motor vehicle agency says there shouldn’t be a problem if a teen is well-controlled, but she isn’t.

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I baby sit an 18 month old Hispanic female every day, who, for the last ten days, has literally been screaming for drinks and has been saturating 8-11 diapers in a nine-hour period. I have spoken to her mother about these “symptoms” every day for the last week, but her response is there is no family history of diabetes, and the child is just thirsty. How do I get her mom to have her tested?

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I have two daughters with diabetes and am going through a custody battle. My ex-husband is using their diabetes as a weapon.

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My 16 year old daughter has had diabetes for four years. For the last seven months, she has been hospitalized numerous times. She has lost weight, but gains it back when hospitalized. They say her only option at this point would be a pump, but she is resitant.

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I am in social work school and, given the impact diabetes has had in my life, I’d like to work with people who have diabetes. Can you give advice regarding career paths?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for 25 years (I am now 30) and am in pretty good control. I take Regular/NPH twice a day, plus extra insulin as needed. I am college educated with a BS in Health Science. I have been on my own now in the “working world” for approximately 10 years. I have had trouble in most if not all of my professional jobs due to my diabetes. I find it hard to maintain a good job with diabetes. I am looking for Career Guidance.

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My son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about eight months ago, just started playing baseball again and we are being told that he cannot wear his medical ID bracelet during games. Is this legal? I need a source to help me with this. During games he is most likely to need the ID because he is highly active. Any suggestions?

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I know the health problems that methamphetamines have on a normal person, but what are the health effects and risks of a user who has diabetes?

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A relative, who has newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes was prescribed Isoptin, and I have read that there is a possibility of added fatigue. I am worried because he is a lorry driver, and I would like to know if it may effect his job by not being safe to drive. It is a worry to me. Could you advise the possible effects of long term use of Isoptin?

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My 15 year old daughter was issued a learner’s permit, but the school nurse says she cannot have it until she has her doctor fill out a form for the state. I believe this to be a form of discrimination. Am I right to fight this issue? Do I stand on good ground?

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