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Scott Johnson
Monday, February 02, 2009 at 05:59 PM -
drivers license
twincitieskid
Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 02:13 PMSorry 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)
re: drivers license
Kelsey Bonilla
Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 10:16 PMThanks 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!

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I understand
Anonymous
Friday, May 15, 2009 at 01:54 AMI 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and by week two I recieved another letter stating that if I was caught driving I would be fined because my license was revoked.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.
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Thank you!
CA Girl
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 11:11 PMI 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.