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I’m 18 and have diabetes. I am on probation and have to take drug screens every month. Some people tell me that the insulin I am taking will get marijuana out of my system quicker than in someone who does not have diabetes. Is this true or not? Is it too bad get a tattoo on my body?

I am a 33 year old female, married for nine years and have had type 1 diabetes for five years. Before diabetes, I was sexually active with my husband. Now, my sex drive is not what it use to be. Is there medication available for females with this problem?

My eight year old daughter has type 1 diabetes. Where can I find a picture of injection spots?

I use Mixtard 20 and Mixtard 30 by pen. Can you graph an illustration of the effectiveness of the quick/slow acting insulin in each case?

I use an insulin pen for my NPH and Regular. I am planning a three week trip to Thailand where the temperature can be as high as 33 C. Will my penfills be all right?

My 24 year old sister was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11 and requires shots two times per day. She was complaining of weight gain and stopped taken her insulin on a regular basis about two years ago. Can you explain some of the complications that occur with unregulated sugar levels?

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