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Sorry to hear about the hassle you had getting your driver's license renewed. I live in Minnesota and have had mine renewed once since I was diagnosed. I was a bit worried when I put down that I was a diabetic, however they only asked me if I was on insulin or not and when I explained that I was not, the process quickly moved ahead without any further delay. Do you know if the fact that you are on insulin made a difference for you with re: the many questions, paperwork, and delay? I hope not.
Twincitieskid (Jerry)
Thanks for the comment! Yes, I'm sure the fact that I'm on insulin, and use an insulin pump, lead to all of the extra questions. Sadly, there's a perception in the general population that having to use insulin means that your diabetes is "really bad," and that misconception applies even more strongly when you use a pump. The differentiation between type 1 and 2 is not clear for most people.
All's well that end's well though. My license was renewed, and I love my new photo! 
I went to renew my license, because the DMV actually took it away. I am diabetic, Type 1, and have been for 17 years. When I turned 16 I wanted to get my permit, but my doctor at the time told me no. For no reason. I checked my blood sugars and took my insulin. So i waited until I was 18. I am now 22, and have had multiple problems with driving just because no one seems to know what the heck diabetes is. I just had my first child 8 months ago. Shortly after her birth I got a bunch of papers in the mail with a letter from the DMV. The letter stated that I had a week to get all papers filled out by the doctors. I not only have to go to the endocrinoligist an hour away, but also the eye doctor. I could not just jump up and do this with my newborn, and by week two I recieved another letter stating that if I was caught driving I would be fined because my license was revoked. I am now trying once more to get my license back. I am having to spend $200 on the eye appointment alone. I am trying to fight this problem with the DMV. The only thing they can tell me is that it is for my saftey and the saftey of others. I can understand that if i didn't take care of my diabetes. The thing is I do, and it really seems like since they have no idea what diabetes is, they want to make you do all this stupid stuff. Anyways, just wanted to let you know I live in North Carolina, and it is like that here too. Maybe if we all fight together it might make a difference. We aren't going to just drive over people because we are diabetic. We can still think and function.
I have been looking for an answer like this for awhile! I have lived in CA for 4 years and have been type 1 for almost 10 (also on a pump). When I first applied for my license, the question said something like: "do you have any symptoms that would prevent you from driving?" and then gave examples like loss of consciousness or siezures. Since I have never had either, I said no. Got my license. Now it's time for my renewal (got it in the mail) and the question asks if my health has changed and then says: you must tell the DMV if you have any disorder that could affect your ability to drive. For example, Diabetes, epilepsy, etc." I didn't know how to answer the question! My health hasn't changed, but I do have diabetes. I don't want to lie, but I didn't want to be hassled. Thank you so much for your answer. It tells me that I may not have as big a fight as I thought! Thanks!
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Did the question you miss have anything to do with not driving on sidewalks? :-)
I agree with you that it is frustrating to be quesitoned by people who don't know the first thing about diabetes. I also agree that we need to do all we can to stay safe on the roads.