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I am attempting to teach my 15 year old son to drive, and he is very excited about it. Today, he tested his blood right before driving, and he was 48 mg/dl [2.7 mmol/L]. I would not let him drive, and he said that I was over-reacting. Was I? What is an appropriate blood sugar level at which it is safe to drive a car?

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I was told by a friend that people with diabetes can receive “VIP” passes so that they do not have to wait in line for rides at amusement parks. I don’t know how I would feel about taking advantage of it (I don’t see myself as disabled), but it is quite interesting. Is this true? How would you prove to them that you have diabetes?

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Are there certain careers that people with diabetes can’t do?

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Why is it, when I am on four or more shots a day for my type 1 diabetes, and I am out of the home, I am questioned about what I am doing? What is the best way to answer questions in a professional way when they don’t listen to your explanation that you have diabetes?

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I am scoutmaster taking a crew for 2 weeks of wilderness backpack camping this coming summer. One of our crew is an 17 year old boy who was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. Any suggestions on the types of snacks he could carry to minimize weight? Is there anything else we should be doing to ensure he has a safe and enjoyable trip?

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My 20 year old boyfriend has type 1 diabetes, and regularly takes speed and occasionally takes ecstasy. He has been getting very little sleep, and in the past two weeks he has had two attacks where he has become sick from his insulin being too high. Are the drugs responsible for this?

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Can people with type 1 diabetes get a driver’s license?

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Our son is only four, so I know the future holds many dreams for him, but I’m still curious to know what types of jobs are unavailable to people with diabetes?

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My five year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about a year ago. His mother and I are divorced, and I am fighting an uphill battle with regard to knowledge about diabetes. She has a court order that I cannot see him more than two hours a week without more classes, but I have tried so many places, and I keep running into brick walls.

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Are there are resources available in Indiana to help get insulin and supplies for my grandchild?

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