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My boyfriend has type 1 diabetes, and when we ‘get active’, he usually gets a hypo. Is there a way to prevent this happening? I have been looking around and so far haven’t found anything that works. What can we do?

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My 10 year old son, who has had type 1 diabetes for five years uses an insulin pump, is very independent in managing his diabetes. I have trouble finding baby sitters for after school care (or anytime!). At what point can a parent feel comfortable that child with diabetes child could spend time alone and not worry every minute? What have others done to cope with this issue?

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I am teenager who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two months ago, and I want to know if there is any problem if I fast during the month of Ramadan, even if my doctor disagrees.

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I am on disability for diabetes and neuropathy, and my two teenage daughters age are feeling very “caught up” in my illness. I don’t know how to talk to them anymore, I feel I have put a crimp in their lives, and I don’t want them to feel depressed because I am. Is there a support group for kids who have disabled parents with constant pain?

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I am extremely concerned about my boyfriend’s present health and the irreversible damage that this behavior may be doing to his body. What advice would you give someone with diabetes who insists that a drink every now and then is okay?

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Did the state of Indiana recently pass legislation regarding diabetic children?

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I would like to get a small tattoo on my hip. Is it possible for me to get a tattoo? If I was to go on the pump, would it interfere?

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My friend truly believes that she is taking wonderful care of her son, but his past two A1c levels were a little over 13%, and you should see his arms! This mother believes that as long as he has not been hospitalized since his diagnosis that he is doing just fine. How do you tell someone who has a child with diabetes that she is hurting her child?

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My 17 year old daughter, diagnosed about a month ago, is on a pretty rigid schedule of testing and eating and wants to get a summer job. She is concerned about how to approach the subject of diabetes with a potential employer. I really want her to be able to handle this on her own and would welcome any comments or suggestions you might have for her.

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My 17 year old friend has type 1 diabetes. He smokes marijuana. I hear from several friends that it can lead to blindness. Is this true?

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