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11/25/09 05:57 AM

"I saw where someone from Canada was talking about having to add that they are a diabetic on their lisence. Do we have to do that here in the US??"
Asked By: kaylie12  
Category: Insurance and Financial Issues

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T-2 diabetic for 2 yrs

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11/29/09 08:21 PM

Not at this time, but it is actually used for safety reasons in Canada, as told to me by a doctor there. In case of an accident, paramedics have good information right on a license.
Answered By: susan sloane
Accreditations: B.S.,Rph.,C.D.E.,Nutritionist
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10/10/10 11:59 PM

I live in MN and am a recently diagnosed insulin dependent type 2 diabetic. Since I was insulin dependent, I had to notify the state within 30 days of my diagnosis. I had to fill out a form and my dr had to also answer some questions.
Answered By: pk_bugsy
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10/10/10 06:56 PM

You do not have to list this on your license in NY.
Answered By: godea6500
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03/27/10 09:52 PM

Hello! I am actually a paramedic (a Type I diabetic paramedic at that!) and we don't go searching through a patient's wallet. If you are not able to respond to questions, we "load and go" and do a coma cocktail of D-50, Narcan, and Vitamin B. This covers low blood sugars, opiate overdoses, and alcoholic problems. The ER may look through your wallet, or the police if they follow to the hospital. We look for medic alert bracelets and necklaces. If you do not have one, I highly recommend getting one. I wear one wherever I go, including shopping, work, school, etc. I also let my coworkers, teachers, and classmates know that I am diabetic and what to do if I start acting all loopy and where I keep my rapid acting sugar. Hope this helps
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02/19/10 12:38 PM

For PA: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/driverSafetyCenter/medicalCriteria.shtml
Answered By: trysana
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