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My son’s 19 year old girlfriend takes insulin. I am very concerned about her drinking alcohol. I realize she shouldn’t be drinking because of her age, but I know she is, and I’m very concerned about her health.

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How can I get my son to get involved with groups or other children who have diabetes?

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I am 14 years old and was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Is this going to slow me down and really affect the rest of my life? Is it wrong for me to be scared?

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My daughter is a cheerleader with the PAL in our town and attends one competition yearly. It is imperative that either my husband or I sit with her to supervise her pump therapy. The township PAL made it very difficult this weekend and we need to know her rights. Can an organization prevent a parent from being with a child with diabetes during an event?

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My six year old son’s best friend was diagnosed several months ago with type 1. Where can I find information on a good diet plan for when he comes for overnight visits?

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I am a 40 year old police officer, recently diagnosed and likely soon to be unemployed due to my diabetes. I have been told that if I wasn’t insulin dependent my employment would be no problem. What protection is there against discrimination in the work force for a person with type 1 diabetes?

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Can diabetes ruin a woman’s sex life?

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I am 50 years old, I have had diabetes for 38 years, and for the last two years, my annual HbA1c readings have been 7.6 to 8.4%. However, my daily tests are erratic, without a pattern to easily adjust a dose. At the moment I am signed off sick from work as I am absolutely fed up with the struggle to get it right. How can I put a case to my company for retirement through ill health?

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My nine year old daughter who is on Humalog, Regular and NPH in the morning and at dinner, wants to spend the night with friends. I’m concerned that she will be low if she stays up much later than she is used to which I know she will do. Should I reduce her insulin or increase her food intake?

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My 12 year old son, who has diabetes, visits his father, but his father does not pay much attention to the diabetes. Recently, his father went to play golf and did not wake my son and help him with diabetes management. My son woke up, watched television for awhile, and then passed out from hypoglycemia. What is the appropriate level of supervision?

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