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My six year old son was diagnosed with type 1diabetesa year ago, and this week, he was diagnosed with ADHD. He will be starting on a medication for the ADHD this weekend. He hasn’t a clue as to what is going on, but I am feeling totally overwhelmed.

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Is it okay to drink 330 ml of beer once a month or once every other month? Can it affect any of my organs, such as my kidneys, heart, or eyes?

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The judge is ordering my ex-wife to facilitate an upcoming visit, but she says she does not want him to fly without her or myself. Am I reasonable in my assessment that it is okay for my 10 year old son to take a two hour, non-stop flight with just his two younger sisters under the supervision of airline personnel?

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Do you support a public school requiring diabetic students to submit to a blood glucose test whenever the principal requests, for discipline purposes, specifically, before the student is investigated?

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I am a 15 year old who has type 1 diabetes and will be moving to the States. I want to get a job as a truck driver, but I found out that people with type 1 diabetes are kept from obtaining a commercial license. I would like to know if this will have any chance of changing within the next few years.

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I am concerned about my four year old nephew who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about a year ago. I just want to know if it’s really nothing to worry about or if I should have a talk with his parents since they really take in consideration to what I have to say.

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I am a 39 year old male diagnosed 9 months ago with IDDM. I recently received my renewal form for my driver’s licence. On the back there is a space to check if you are diabetic. Is this mandatory or discretionary?

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Can a person with type 1 diabetes attend a military collage or a police academy?

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I recently read a question you answered about diabetes and marijuana. I’m a teenager with type 1 diabetes who also smokes pot, and I know for a fact it lowers my glucose. As a professional, I think you should have given that man a professional answer, instead of not answering the question and reiterating the fact that pot is illegal.

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I have had diabetes for 17 years, and my issue is my wife who will persist on issuing lectures concerning low blood sugars and her actions when I have them or when I am angry. Is there any advice for me or literature on the subject of interaction during these times?

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