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I write you as a 17 year plus spouse of a woman with type 1 diabetes who at times is very difficult to live with. The medical and health and diet issues are no problem. It is the mental, emotional and intimacy issues that seem to cause so many problems, and I feel one of us needs to get more educated on these topics.

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I recently experienced severe hypoglycemia, was involved in a minor auto accident, and I have no memory of my actions. The police took me to a hospital only because they thought I was drunk where I was able to get a blood glucose test and treatment for my low. Despite all that, I was still charged with drunk driving.

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I have type 2 diabetes treated with pills and I work for an industrial construction company as an accountant. My employer has approached me regarding interest in transferring me. In our industry, this means being employed within the confines of a chemical plant (refinery). Does employment within a chemical plant (refinery) pose any particular health problems for a person with diabetes?

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Our son was cut from a travel hockey team because of his diabetes. What rights does my son have? How can be prevent this in the future? How should we educate others about diabetes?

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My seven year old daughter and was diagnosed years ago with type 1, and I am going through a custody battle for her. Recently, her blood sugar levels have gone up. I take her to see a therapist, and she says my daughter is depressed. Can depression activate higher blood sugar levels, with proper diet and activity?

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My son lives with his mother most of the time, and his last A1c was 5.9% which I’m told means he has had several lows. My son’s doctor, who is not an endocrinologist, will not respond to my requests to take better care of my son, but my wife refuse to take my son to an endocrinologist. How can I influence my son’s mother and doctor to take better care of my son?

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I had an accident which the doctors believe was due to hypoglycemia, and the State of Kansas revoked my driving privileges. How do they determine being “episode free” for a certain period of time is safe for me?

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I am a 27 year old health who has had type 1 for 15 years. For the last five years, I have been in good control andI do not have any complications. I seem to worry constantly that I am going to develop them. Is worrying about my future is normal? Am I depressed? Is it normal to constantly think about slowly dying?

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I have type 1 diabetes and I am battling the Department of Motor Vehicles for my ambulance driver’s certificate.I have searched all over the web hoping to find an EMT or Paramedic in any state who has been granted an ambulance driver’s certificate despite having type 1 diabetes.

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I have type 1 diabetes, and I think some of my fellow workers are prejudiced. What can I do to change that?

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