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I have had diabetes for 30 years, and I am now on a pump and doing better. However, I also have gastroparesis and kidney disease, and I have a hard time being employed because of this. Should I apply for disability? Do I have a chance of qualifying?

My 22 months old son urinates frequently, drinks a lot, is irritable, as an area on his neck that has a “dirty” look. and has recurring sores on his penis. My father and grandma both have adult onset diabetes. Could my 22 month old have diabetes?

My doctor feels I am a type 1 because of the small dose of insulin I am on. Could this be possible? I did not think overweight people could get type 1.

I need to do something about my 14 year old son who has diabetes and is really finding a big problem with it. He hates being sick all the time. I believe a lot of it is emotional.

My 80 year old father has had type 1 diabetes for 60 years. He is experiencing chronic severe leg pain and inability to walk. The orthopedic surgeon indicates there is nothing he can do, and physical therapy has not helped. Is this a known complication of diabetes?

What downsides are there to the insulin pump? What about swimming, showering and using a hot tub, etc.? Are they possible?

My 40 year old sister has had type 1diabetes for about 15 years. Recently, she has developed severe migraine-like headaches Is this related to diabetes, and what further complications should we expect in the future?

I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia when I was 15, and my boyfriend repeatedly states I am in some chemical imbalance and should be tested so we can fix it. Are there chemical imbalances in hypoglycemia? If so, what are they? Is there some sort of prevention?

My four year old son has type 1 diabetes, and my 18 month old daughter had a blood sugar over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] on a meter. Is it possible for someone without diabetes to have sugar readings in the 200s mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L]? Am I being overly concerned since my son has diabetes?

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